Social and Economic Disparity

After Harvey, a community rebuilds and organizes for more

What began as a rebuilding effort has turned into a community organizing effort to address long-standing issues.

The Last Black Man In San Francisco offers intimate look at gentrification's impact

The film, which opens in Houston Friday, follows one man's efforts to reclaim the home his grandfather built.

Houston among the most politically-polarized cities in America, analysis finds

A FiveThirtyEight analysis found Democrats and Republicans tend not to live side-by-side, even when they live in the same city and Houston is no exception.

How Detroit’s director of planning aims to recreate the city with equity for all in mind

For the past four years, Detroit's director of planning and development, Maurice Cox, has been making radical changes to the once-bankrupt Midwest city with a particular focus on creating a city that's equitble for all residents.

America can use other countries to gain a better understanding of neighborhood inequality

One researcher offers new insights into opportunity, comparing Germany and the United States.