Race in the Heartland: Wisconsin's Extreme Racial Disparity
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2019
Level
City or Town, County, State
State(s)
Wisconsin
Policy Areas
Civil Rights
Wisconsin ranks among the worst states in the nation for racial inequality. This report finds Wisconsin's racial disparities rank as one of the worst for infant mortality, bachelor's degrees, incarceration, and unemployment. It recommends training a diverse teaching workforce, raising the wage floor, and supporting affordable high-quality childcare.