Wealth Inequality

22 of the 26 new homes will be designated for families who are ready to buy a home and make below 80% of the area median income, $75,900 for a family of four.

BJC’s investment, along with others, brings the WEPOWER Capital’s total to $1.5 million and will go to high-growth, St. Louis-area Black- and Latino-owned businesses.

“The new green economy can be as exclusive and as unjust as the old one,” said the Rev. Rodrick Burton. He and others want local residents to decide how the region responds to climate change.

Women are more likely to work in lower-paying jobs that don't offer benefits, such as paid family leave or flexible hours.

St. Louis Public Radio is taking the next year to unpack how wealth inequality impacts our region in a series of stories. Here’s your guide to understanding the basics.