Center for Social Development

A Black girl looks away as hands try to force financial items, like money and credit cards, towards her.

Wash U researchers say child savings accounts can be used to deliver reparations

Andrea Y. Henderson

Washington University in St. Louis researchers propose using child development accounts as a way for local and federal governments to deliver reparations to Black Americans. The recent journal entry explores three wealth-accumulating options for Black people to receive reparations — cash transfer, a savings plan or a trust fund.

The Lewis family bought their Lotus Avenue home (center) in 1984.

Economy & Business

'A Few Thousand Dollars': Author Proposes A Way To Close Wealth Gap In St. Louis

St. Louis civic leaders will come together Tuesday for a public discussion about shrinking the wealth gap.A 2019 Institute for Policy Studies report found…

According to Washington University's Center for Social Development's latest study, predominantly black residents and low-income communities in the region face barriers in casting their ballots.

Government, Politics & Issues

Report: Access To Voting Unequal For Those In Low-Income Communities, People With Disabilities

Andrea Y. Henderson

While working at polling stations in the St. Louis region for the 2008 presidential election, Gena Gunn McClendon noticed the voting process varied,…

Economy & Business

Restoring Household Financial Stability Post Recession

Mary Edwards

Digging out of an economic crisis can be a lot more complicated than getting in to one and can take a lot more time, too. While there are positive signs…