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Mar 1, 2024

60 years since the Civil Rights Act, racial wealth gaps persist

A new report measures racial inequality in the U.S. across employment, health care, housing, criminal justice and other areas.

The racial wealth gap, 60 years since the Civil Rights Act
by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Courtesy National Urban League
A new report from the National Urban League highlights progress, but also underscores how elusive economic equality is.
Can “Dune”-themed cocktails and sweeping deserts bring audiences into theaters?
by Stephanie Hughes
Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
“Dune: Part Two” opens on Friday, and domestic box office revenue is down 18% compared to last year.