End Mass Incarceration
As of 2020, there were about 2.3 million people incarcerated in the US, which is the largest prison population in the world.
Voter Suppression
At least 19 states passed 34 laws restricting voting access in 2021. More than 440 bills with provisions to restrict voting access were introduced in 49 states during 2021 legislative sessions.
Police Brutality
In the wake of Georg Floyd's death two years later, the number of people who have died during interactions with police hit a 10-year high of 1,186 deaths in 2022.
Health Disparities
People of color face significant health disparities in the U.S. and other countries due to a variety of factors including systemic racism, poverty, lack of access to healthcare, and underlying health conditions.
Housing Discrimination
People of color have long been subjected to housing discrimination, which has resulted in limited access to safe, affordable housing and as contributed to ongoing disparities.
Income Inequality
People of color face significant employment and income disparities in the U.S., with a persistent wealth gap between Black and white households.