The State of the Dream 2026 report warns that current policies are reinforcing racial and economic inequalities, leading to a potential Black Recession, and urgent action is needed to address these regressive trends before generational losses occur.
Author Archives: Dedrick Asante-Muhammad
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47th president’s attacks on the Fed fit a troubling pattern
The 47th president’s attempt to oust Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa D. Cook threatens the Fed’s independence and continues a troubling pattern of undermining Black leadership in public institutions. Dedrick Asante-Muhammad warns that such attacks destabilize democracy and risk erasing hard-won gains in representation and trust.

