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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Blog
Triple Whammy: A Sales Tax for Metro, Like Fare Increases and Service Cuts, Would Fall Hardest on Struggling Families
By Ed Lazere • August 28, 2017 • Inclusive Economy
Press Release
Sales Tax is an Unfair Way to Fix Metro: New research shows a sales tax has 5 times greater impact on struggling families than on the richest
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • August 27, 2017 • Inclusive Economy
Report
What’s In the Approved Fiscal Year 2018 Budget for Employment and Training?
By Ilana Boivie • July 27, 2017 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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Hidden Price of Justice: Fines and Fees in DC’s Criminal Legal System
By Michael Johnson Jr. • June 25, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
Testimony
Council Should Pass the Clean Hands Economic Expansion Act to Achieve More Progress Toward Equity
By Michael Johnson Jr. • June 20, 2024 • Inclusive Economy
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DC’s Labor Market is Failing Young Black Workers
By Caitlin C. Schnur • March 18, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training