Racial Justice Issues

Eliminating Poverty and Economic Inequality

In statehouses and Congress, SPLC Action Fund is advocating for data-backed, inclusive policies that lift people out of poverty by expanding economic opportunity.

An American Dream Meets an Economic Reality.

Racial Economic Inequality Persists  

Throughout the Deep South, discriminatory housing, education, employment and health care systems perpetuate poverty and hinder generational wealth accumulation, leaving many communities among the poorest in the nation.

People Living in Poverty Face Immense Obstacles

Stigmatized and targeted because of their economic status, vulnerable Black and Brown communities experience exploitation, abuse and unnecessary criminalization, siphoning away their wealth and exacerbating their poor living conditions. 

To Combat Inequality, We Must Confront Hard Truths

In order to change perceptions of communities most affected by poverty, the public must understand the historic injustices they have experienced. Reshaping attitudes is the key to building momentum toward a more equitable economic future.