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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Volunteers place potatoes into small bags at a food distribution event for the needy sponsored by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County at St. John Vianney Church in Orlando, Florida. High food and gas prices are squeezing working families, sending some to food pantries for the first time, but providers are struggling with inflation costs as demand spikes.

Race in Public Policy How many are in need in the US? The poverty rate is the tip of the iceberg.

Jeffrey C. Fuhrer

June 20, 2024

Tyrrah Young Mwanga reacts as Black Voters Matter co-founders Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown speak during a stop on the Freedom Ride For Voting Rights at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 21, 2021.

Demographics & Population The Black Church and the 2024 presidential election

Jason E. Shelton

May 15, 2024

Sgt. Kathleen Lucero poses for a picture inside her office at the Isleta Police Department in Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico, U.S., May 19, 2023. REUTERS/Adria Malcolm

Demographics & Population Murdered and missing women is the top issue facing Native American communities heading into the 2024 elections

Gabriel R. Sanchez, A-dae Romero-Briones, Raymond Foxworth

February 15, 2024

A sign encouraging people to stay healthy during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, is seen in Lynnport, Pennsylvania, U.S. May 14, 2020.

Demographics & Population Policy approaches for well-being in the US

Camille Busette, Keon L. Gilbert

January 22, 2024

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