When it comes to the distribution of wealth among Black and Latinx people versus white people in the United States, minorities have always been neglected. The racial wealth divide is widespread and stems from hundreds of years of policies.

The Brookings Institution conducted an economic study to measure the impact of inequality since 1990. The study found that the U.S. missed out on $22.9 trillion in economic growth since 1990 due to inequality.

Apple employees set up a Slack channel to discuss pay equity, but the company banned the channel resulting in more controversy and tension between the company and workers.

Redlining is a practice where mortgage lenders deny loans to people based on race or the racial makeup of their neighborhoods. The term comes from the National Housing Act of 1968 as part of the federal government's New Deal.

President Joe Biden announced that unemployed Americans would no longer be eligible for unemployment benefits if they turn down a suitable job. Many believe President Biden's announcement is in response to many employers complaining of hiring struggles.

“We must face the system head-on, and make strides to change it so that we can close the economic inequality gap and defeat capitalism.”

It is vital to understand what African Americans have had to fight to get to where we are now, so we can have a better understanding of what we need to do to keep pushing forward.