A 21st Century Analysis of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and its Impact on Incarcerated Black Women
By Airenakhue B. Omoragbon, NREI Social Justice Fellow
Through a thorough analysis of the provisions outlined in the Adoption and Safe Families Act, extant legislation aimed at protecting the rights of incarcerated parents, and best practices for engaging with families involved in both the child welfare and criminal justice systems, this study presents a 21st century take on the harm incarcerated Black women experience as a result of the Adoption and Safe Families Act and updated recommendations for how to honor the dignity of Black mothers serving time in prison.
States Below the Standard: An Analysis of State Minimum Wages and their Effect on Black Communities
By Jasmine Payne, John R. Lewis Social Justice Fellow
This report explores the history of low and no minimum wage states and explains the overlap of race with economic data to assess the impact on the Black community.