In an inclusive economy, economic growth leads to shared prosperity that allows every resident economic security, resources to build wealth, and opportunity to live to their fullest. Yet Black and brown residents in DC, especially those with low incomes, face structural barriers to decent employment and income, including anti-Black racism, bias, and employment discrimination. District leaders can ensure every resident is able to share in the city’s prosperity by addressing the deeply rooted, systemic challenges faced by Black people in its economic policies.
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Great Outcomes in the DC Budget to Help Residents Move Up the Economic Ladder
By Ed Lazere • May 28, 2015 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training / Revenue & Budget / TANF & Income Support
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Making a Good Jobs Program Even Better: How to Strengthen DC’s Project Empowerment
By Ed Lazere • April 1, 2015 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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Making a Good Jobs Program Even Better: How to Strengthen DC’s Project Empowerment
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • April 1, 2015 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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The RFK Deal Should Maximize Benefits for DC Residents
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