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Friday, January 16, 2026

Podcast: Garfield High School Hosts Meeting On Racial Disparities In Education

Families, educators, students, and community leaders convened at Garfield High School to tackle ongoing racial disparities in academic achievement impacting Black and Brown students. Organized by Principal Tarance Hart and community advocate Chukundi Salisbury, the meeting highlighted troubling data on declining proficiency in core subjects and significant achievement gaps between Black students and their peers.

Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

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Podcast: Study Reveals Distribution Of $1.8 Trillion In Black Consumer Spending

Black consumers wield an estimated $1.6 to $1.8 trillion in annual spending power, a figure comparable to the economies of many nations. Despite this substantial economic influence, Black communities persistently encounter wealth disparities, underinvestment, and restricted ownership opportunities.