Promoting Racial Equity in the United States

What historical injustices have contributed to systemic barriers for people of color in the United States?

• Forcible displacement of Indigenous people and enslavement of Black Americans

• Immigration policies and labor laws

• Colonial taxation and trade restrictions

• Religious persecution and land grants

Which organization plays a vital role in advocating for policies that dismantle systemic injustices in the U.S.?

• NAACP

• UNICEF

• World Health Organization

• Greenpeace

What is the PRESS process mentioned in the passage?

• Problem awareness, root-cause analysis, empathy, strategy development, and sacrifice

• Planning, research, execution, supervision, and sustainability

• Preparation, response, evaluation, support, and success

• Policy review, engagement, solution, and satisfaction

What are some proposed policy solutions to improve health and racial equity mentioned in the passage?

• Housing trust funds, participatory budgeting, and equity funds

• Tax cuts, deregulation, and privatization

• Military spending, border control, and surveillance

• Subsidies for fossil fuels, road expansions, and airport construction

What is a key focus of the NAACP in addressing economic disparities?

• Voting and advocacy

• Military spending

• Tax cuts for corporations

• Privatization of public services