How We Rise

How We Rise is a project from the Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion initiative at Brookings that focuses on policy solutions to upend structural racism and create a more equitable society for all.

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Campaigns & Elections Race remains the ugly underbelly of American politics

Elaine Kamarck, Darrell M. West

July 30, 2024

Children & Families The cost of being poor is rising. And it’s worse for poor families of color.

Jeffrey C. Fuhrer

July 29, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on lowering health care costs in the Indian Treaty Room of the White House in Washington.

Health Care Health care costs are a top concern for voters in the 2024 election

Gabriel R. Sanchez

July 3, 2024

A man is detained after his arrest for vandalizing a NYPD car in Times Square as the beating video of Tyre Nichols is released on January 27, 2023 in New York City.

Race in Public Policy Rethinking the role of race in crime and police violence

Howard Henderson

June 27, 2024

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