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Closing the Racial Gaps
Perspectives from changemakers across the country that show how, together, we can create a more equitable America.
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What will it take to close racial opportunity gaps in the United States? This publication curates a variety of perspectives in answer to this question, highlighting ongoing efforts — from housing and education, to health and wealth — that show how we can work together to create a more equitable future. The publication is curated by Living Cities. Authors’ opinions are their own.

Editors
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Living Cities
A collaborative of foundations & financial institutions working to close racial gaps, so people in U.S. cities are economically secure & building wealth.
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Hafizah Omar
Collective Impact Associate, @Living_Cities . All thoughts are my own.
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Jeff Raderstrong
Senior Assoc @Living_Cities. Founder of @UnSectored. Tweets are my own and should never be taken seriously.
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Megan McGlinchey
Coordinator at Living Cities. All thoughts are my own.
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Ben Hecht
CEO, @Living_Cities. Building a New Urban Practice that achieves dramatically better results for low-income Americans, faster. Innovate, invest and lead.
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Kevin Paul
Works on communications at Living Cities, a collaborative working to improve outcomes for low-income people in America’s cities. All thoughts are my own.
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Liz Vargas
Strategic Communications Associate at Living Cities. Lit Major. Passionate about the places where social change and new technology comes together. Views=My Own.
Writers
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RWJF News
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is committed to building a #CultureofHealth that will enable all to live longer, healthier lives.
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The Casey Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation develops solutions to build a brighter future for children, families and communities.
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PolicyLink
PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity by Lifting Up What Works®
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Gates Foundation
We work to help all people lead healthy, productive lives, focused on health, poverty, and opportunity. Follow our leaders for more: http://gates.ly/1ztylqj
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The Brookings Institution
Bringing you smart, independent research for 100 years.
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Dr. Michael Lomax
President and CEO @UNCF advocating for #BetterFutures | Lifelong professor | Third-generation #HBCU graduate
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Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies works primarily to advance five areas globally: the Arts, Education, the Environment, Government Innovation and Public Health.