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Past Housing Policies, Practices Contribute to Iowa's Racial Homeownership, Wealth Gaps

By Katarina Sostaric/Iowa Public Radio News • Jan 11, 2021
Screenshot from Mapping Inequality

White Iowans own their homes at nearly three times the rate of Black Iowans, one of the biggest racial homeownership gaps in the country. Nationally, this gap is wider than it was 50 years ago, because discriminatory housing policies and practices of the past and present are still hurting Black families and their ability to build generational wealth.

Carol Moseley Braun Announces Illinois Delegate Votes During DNC Roll Call

By • Aug 19, 2020

Former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun had the honor of casting Illinois’ votes during the traditional roll call Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, helping nominate Joe Biden for president.   

Gov. Pritzker's Lawyers Trying To Shield Him From Deposition In Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

By • Jan 21, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s personal lawyers are seeking to keep him from having to sit for a deposition in a racial discrimination lawsuit against his campaign.

Pritzker Staffers Sue Own Campaign For Racial Discrimination

By • Oct 18, 2018

The Democratic candidate for Illinois governor is facing a racial discrimination lawsuit against his campaign — from his own campaign workers.

Ten current and former staffers accuse J.B. Pritzker’s campaign operation of subjecting them to harassment and retaliation. Pritzker denies the accusations.