racial disparities
Coverage of racial disparities in the Nexus archive.
- The affordability crisis is so bad that, for the first time ever, both mom and dad are working full-time in most American families
Most American heterosexual households now have both parents working full-time, up from 40% 50 years ago. Racial and educational disparities exist in employment rates among mothers, with rising costs of living and childcare driving the shift toward dual-income families.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A 2025 survey by the Urban Institute found 46% of U.S. adults struggled to afford healthcare, with 60% of uninsured adults facing affordability challenges. Disparities were noted across insurance types, disabilities, race, and regions like the South and rural areas.
- Racial disparities undermine Oakland’s contracting process. Can the city fix this?
Racial disparities in Oakland's contracting process exclude women and minority-owned firms from city work, according to studies. New policies aim to address these disparities by creating a more level business playing field.