Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m an economist studying cities and states and their importance in the economy, focusing on their policies, finances and budgets.

Although racial equity and equality are closely related, there is a stark difference between the two. Equality focuses on everyone getting the same opportunity regardless of their race, gender, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m an economist studying cities and states and their importance in the economy, focusing on their policies, finances and budgets.

One of the questions that has guided my work in the philanthropic sector is: What is the best approach to ensure our work and investments are reflective of and responsive to the ever-changing needs of ...

Silvio Almeida, Brazil’s human rights minister and a well-known intellectual prior to taking office, writes in his book Racismo Estrutural, “Institutions are racist because society is racist.” Almeida ...

With the adoption of Local Law 78 of 2021, as of June 1, 2022, the New York City Council requires the preparation of Racial Equity Reports for select public and private land use applications coming ...

New York City’s official racial equity watchdog has finalized a list of 18 policy goals for reducing racial disparities in health, policing, education and a range of other areas across the five ...

In November, New York City voters will be faced with a set of racial equity ballot proposals. These initiatives would, if passed, enact amendments to the City Charter that imbue city government with ...