Rodgers believes transparency in EEOC on pay is mission critical. "There is no single driver, no single Black experience in America. We need a coordinated response and policies knitted together."
Atlanta Fed Tue 17 Nov 2020 19:22

Bill Rodgers, @heldrichcenter at @RutgersU, presented the Second Step Act: Provide training and employment support to ex-offenders and reduce the number of people imprisoned in the first place. #racismandtheeconomy
Atlanta Fed Tue 17 Nov 2020 19:22

The @BizRoundtable is working with HBCUs to reduce debt, calling on businesses to increase diversity, and setting a $1B investment goal in Black-owned businesses by 2025. We are committed to eliminating unintentional and inherent biases in their hiring processes." -Josh Bolten
Atlanta Fed Tue 17 Nov 2020 19:12

In one of the presented proposals, Josh Bolten of @BizRoundtable discussed focusing on closing the racial equity and opportunity gap. “With our proposal, we want to emphasize and reward the value of workers’ skills, no matter where they get them." #racismandtheeconomy
Atlanta Fed Tue 17 Nov 2020 19:12

Responding to @sffed's president @marydalyecon, @ValerieRWilson said, “Why do I have hope for change? I have observed that the willingness of people to hear, consider, and acknowledge structural racism has grown.” #racismandtheeconomy
Atlanta Fed Tue 17 Nov 2020 18:57

“In my view, these patterns of persistent racial employment inequalities are analogous to videos capturing the blatant disregard for Black lives. Both are symptoms of racial injustice.” -@ValerieRWilson #racismandtheeconomy
Atlanta Fed Tue 17 Nov 2020 18:47

"Racial identity is a significant indicator of how much one is paid. Black and white wage gaps have grown over the past 40 years and are largely unexplained from productivity indicators," says @ValerieRWilson, Economic Policy Institute. #RacismandtheEconomy
Atlanta Fed Tue 17 Nov 2020 18:47

Have questions for our #RacismandtheEconomy panelists? Submit your question on Twitter using #RacismandtheEconomy.
Atlanta Fed Tue 17 Nov 2020 18:47

In his opening remarks, @AtlantaFed President @RaphaelBostic emphasizes that racial equity and racism is not just an issue in Atlanta—it affects us all. "Racial disparities persist in good times and in bad times." #RacismandtheEconomy
Atlanta Fed Tue 17 Nov 2020 18:27

RT @CNBC: "We need to be mindful of where there is weakness and try and get relief there as much as possible," Atlanta Fed President Raphae…
Atlanta Fed Tue 17 Nov 2020 14:16

RT @mmpitts94: Session 3 of the Atlanta Fed's Employment Conference (Friday Nov 6 at 2 ET) explores inequality in the the social safety net…
Atlanta Fed Mon 16 Nov 2020 19:36

RT @stlouisfed: Discover why it’s important to have economists with diverse perspectives study the issues of the day. Students and educator…
Atlanta Fed Mon 16 Nov 2020 14:00

RT @StuartAndreason: What are some of the ways to help workers transition if they lost their job— how about earn and learn and apprenticesh…
Atlanta Fed Mon 16 Nov 2020 13:55

RT @StuartAndreason: Community can be engines of economic recovery -- the institutions can focus on innovative work and learn programs, sho…
Atlanta Fed Fri 13 Nov 2020 18:38

RT @MinneapolisFed: Join the @AtlantaFed, @BostonFed, and Minneapolis Fed for #RacismandtheEconomy: Focus on Employment. The event will foc…
Atlanta Fed Thu 12 Nov 2020 14:17

RT @CleveFed_ComDev: Join @AtlantaFed President Raphael Bostic for a webinar on November 18 discussing “How Diverse Perspectives Improve Ec…
Atlanta Fed Thu 12 Nov 2020 14:12

RT @ReworkAmerica: The goal of the #ReworkAmericaAlliance "isn’t just to help people find jobs; it’s to help them find good #jobs – jobs th…
Atlanta Fed Tue 10 Nov 2020 17:05

RT @OppFinance: Before @RaphaelBostic takes the virtual #OFNConf stage today, check out @AtlantaFed's “Racism and the Economy“ webinar seri…
Atlanta Fed Tue 10 Nov 2020 17:00

RT @PugetSoundEF: If you are facing financial challenges due to COVID-19, knowing which resources are currently available is crucial. Get t…
Atlanta Fed Tue 10 Nov 2020 02:04

RT @MarkleFdn: New op-ed on the urgent need for broad, systemic change to help millions of workers, in particular people of color, move int…
Atlanta Fed Mon 09 Nov 2020 15:59

RT @RichmondFed: UPCOMING WEBINAR: We’ve partnered with @AtlantaFed and @GoodwillSP to support states and employers in identifying career p…
Atlanta Fed Sun 08 Nov 2020 13:48

RT @AtlFedComDev: #SmallBiz owners: Share your thoughts on business conditions by taking the #SmallBizCredit survey. https://t.co/lYOA5G4Jw…
Atlanta Fed Sat 31 Oct 2020 02:00

RT @mmpitts94: The Atlanta Fed’s employment conference kicks off today at 2 ET with presentations on the impact of covid on the labor marke…
Atlanta Fed Fri 30 Oct 2020 14:34

RT @ALWorksSystem: ICYMI - "More Alabamians will have the ability to get connected to rewarding careers through a first-in-the-nation partn…
Atlanta Fed Thu 29 Oct 2020 02:08

RT @MinneapolisFed: The @AtlantaFed, @BostonFed, and Minneapolis Fed are partnering to highlight the economic implications of racism in the…
Atlanta Fed Mon 26 Oct 2020 13:10