Race, Work, and Opportunity in America
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion on racial disparities in the American labor market and their implications for economic opportunity. Delve into the experiences of Black workers in the United States, examining unemployment rates, educational attainment, and career advancement. Hear from expert speakers, including Ryan P. Haygood, Debra Plousha Moore, Don Tomaskovic-Devey, and Tanya Wallace-Gobern, as they discuss the challenges faced by Black Americans in the workforce and potential solutions for creating a more equitable labor market. Gain insights into topics such as healthcare, worker centers, cultural shifts, and ongoing challenges in achieving racial equality in employment. Join the conversation on improving economic opportunities for working people and understanding the complexities of race and work in America.
Syllabus
Introduction
Steve Patrick
Panel Introduction
Panel Overview
Main Findings
Health Care
Worker Centers
The Unfinished Business
Two Main Challenges
Whats Changed
Culture Shifts
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
Related Courses
The New Geopolitics of EnergyThe Aspen Institute via YouTube Turning the Titanic - Is the U.S. Military Innovating Enough?
The Aspen Institute via YouTube China's Backyard? - U.S. Strategy in the Indo-Pacific
The Aspen Institute via YouTube Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath
The Aspen Institute via YouTube Beauty and the Brain
The Aspen Institute via YouTube