Poverty

Scarcity and shame are symptoms of capitalism

Direct giving is our legacy. Ignoring that legacy is anti-Black

Capitalism makes us think that having our basic needs met is revolutionary. It’s a lie.

Largest mass bailout in history releases hundreds from Rikers

Iran promises to “break” sanctions reimposed by Trump when he voided Obama’s nuclear deal

Brookings Institute finds poverty has decreased in the US, but not for everyone

How schools shame poor students

Over 2,000 activists arrested nationwide as part of MLK-inspired Poor People’s Campaign’s “moral revival”

California city set to test basic income of $500 a month to fight income inequality

New report details how to support Black women in their political, economic and social roles

#BanTheBox isn’t enough: Study shows prison is a symptom of economic barriers, not just a cause

Salvation Army opens first non-profit grocery store in Baltimore to combat food deserts

Philadelphia District Attorney eliminates cash bail for majority of non-violent crimes

Hits and misses of President Obama’s final State of the Union address

Man orphaned by Rwandan genocide awarded full ride to Harvard

Report: being poor increases cancer risks

Study: challenges caused by poverty found to impact instructional time in classroom

Obama signs executive order raising minimum wage for federal contract workers

Black youth who face frequent discrimination at higher risk for deadly illnesses, diseases

The harmful affects of eviction on communities of color

Poverty’s affects on children attending Philadelphia Public Schools

Poll: Majority of America wants to raise minimum wage

U.S. Census: 1 in 6 Americans live in poverty

Graduation Part IV: Building Up Youth

Study shows that poverty damages the brain

Hundreds Rally in Philly School District HQs for More Funding

Nas Raises $29,000 for Homeless Family

Black Unemployment Falls to Year Low of 12.6%

Don Lemon and Media Violence Against Young Black Men

Don Lemon Agrees w/ Bill O’Reilly; Launches His Own Rant Against Black Youth

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