4.13.2023 Policy, research, resources, and news related to minority and women’s issues are curated biweekly by The Research, Policy and Impact Center at the National Institute of Minority Economic Development.
Read More
By Talitha Batts & Rasheda Kelley The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has experienced challenges throughout history regarding the need for fair education. Many American Indian students face social barriers…
Read More
By Stephen Sills, PhD & Carolyn Bucknall While food prices continue to climb, temporary SNAP benefits introduced during the pandemic expired in February leaving more than 41 million Americans with…
Read More
By Tamika Sanders & Kelcy Walker Pope, PHD Medicaid Expansion would have broader economic and social benefits that could help address some of the underlying social determinants of health that…
Read MorePlease join LISC, Enterprise Community Partners, Habitat for Humanity and many other affordable housing organizations through this Sign On Support letter for $50million in FY 2024 https://liscpolicy.wufoo.com/forms/mnexl891kf92pe/
Read More
Community Health Workers advocate for individuals and community health needs and assist people in receiving care. Read this RPIC Policy Brief by Terrell Richardson & Dr. Kelcy Walker Pope
Read More
Expanding Medicaid would help address health disparities and promote health equity, particularly for communities of color and rural communities that have been disproportionately impacted by lack of access to healthcare.…
Read More
By Terrell Richardson, MSW & Kelcy Walker Pope, PhD For decades, communities across the United States have benefited from the expertise of Community Health Workers (CHWs). Previously known as lay…
Read More