Exposing the Inequalities of America's Taxation System

Dorothy Brown, a law professor, discusses her research on racial disparities in the U.S. tax system, highlighting how tax policies disproportionately affect black Americans. She explains how systemic racism impacts economic opportunities, focusing on marriage, homeownership, and education. Brown emphasizes the need for policy changes to address these inequities and the role of Congress in enacting such changes.

What changes does Dorothy Brown suggest are necessary to address the racial disparities in tax policy?

What historical factors have contributed to the wealth gap between black and white Americans in terms of homeownership?

How does tax policy impact the ability of black Americans to build wealth through homeownership?

What does Dorothy Brown mean by the term 'the great UN equalizer' in relation to college education?