Urban Disparity

In Texas ‘colonias,’ third-world conditions are the norm

Some residents near the border scrape by without access to electricity or clean water

When, exactly, do protests become riots?

Media coverage focused on “thugs” can distract from broader concerns

To see the legacy of slavery, look at present-day school systems

Slavery has long since been abolished in the U.S. but the affect of its legacy may still linger in our education system.

What the Supreme Court’s discrimination ruling means for affordable housing

Some advocates hailed the milestone ‘disparate impact’ decision, but Houston’s housing authority says the situation is more nuanced

When “Diverse” Neighborhoods Are More Segregated Than They Appear

Even when residents of different races live near each, their lives may not overlap in meaningful ways.