Racial and Gender Justice
Working to combat economic inequality, achieve climate justice, and build peace requires solutions designed to dismantle systemic racism and patriarchy. That’s why all of our projects seek to intersect and achieve justice across gender diversity, and race, in addition to class.
Latest Work
With DeVos, We’re Likely to See a Charter School to Prison Pipeline
We need to get cops out of schools and invest in an accountable public education system, IPS’ Karen Dolan told the Real News Network.
Get to Know Your Muslim Neighbors
If we take the time to get to know one another, we’ll find that we don’t have to live in fear.
For Working Women, Equity Unlocks Happiness
Unfortunately, sexual harassment, wage theft, intimidation and even labor trafficking are still distressingly common for low-wage women workers.
The Racial Wealth Gap Persists Through Retirement
100 CEOs have as much saved for retirement as 11 million black families, reflecting a broader problem of institutionalized racism in the U.S.
Help Spread the Word: #IDreamDetroit
Thank you for helping us spread the word about the new IPS report “I Dream Detroit: The Voice and Vision of Women of Color on Detroit’s Future.”
Are You a Woman of Color Living in Detroit? Take This Survey to Help Rebuild Your City
Now is the time to speak out. From affordable housing to child care, we want to hear your thoughts on how to make Detroit better for all of us.
Engaging Women of Color in Crafting Detroit’s Economic Development Plans
IPS’ new project explores how the economic security of women and families should influence Detroit’s economic development plans
Candidates Need to Fall in Line With Queerer, Browner Electorate
Support of civil and human rights will drive the millennial voice in the upcoming presidential election.
Statement on Texas Judge’s Ruling Against Trans-inclusive Obama Directive
IPS expert says she’s “sickened and saddened” by a Texas judge’s discriminatory ruling against Obama directive to recognize civil rights of transgender students in U.S public schools.
Death by Traffic Stop
Black people are twice as likely to be pulled over as whites — and three times more likely to experience the use of force afterward.
Reports
REPORT: Homecoming: The Greater Birmingham Community Speaks on Regional Cooperation and a More Inclusive Economy
The Other Side of the Storm
Reimagining School Safety
Black Immigrant Domestic Workers in the Time of COVID-19
Report: Agricultural Cooperatives
Report: Pay, Professionalism, and Respect
Report: Students Under Siege
