Systemic Racism, Explained: How Unequal Outcomes Are Built In
Systemic racism isn’t just about slurs or individual bigotry. It’s how laws, budgets, zoning maps, school formulas, and enforcement priorities combine to give some groups better access to wealth, safety, and health than others. This explainer breaks down what the term actually means and where it shows up in everyday systems.
Assimilation Metrics: How Integration Is Actually Measured
Assimilation metrics don’t score culture. They track whether immigrants and their children gain access to jobs, schools, neighborhoods, and civic power—and whether barriers fade or harden over time.