Why FairRecovery.org?

By the end of July 2009, $11 trillion had been pledged in recovery programs. Over $1.2 trillion is pledged as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This unprecedented investment marks a significant point in our nation’s recent history and provides a tremendous opportunity for reforming national policy. FairRecovery.org, managed by the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity, is a resource for civil rights and social justice advocates, policymakers, minority businesses, community organizations and others working on issues related to social justice and the economic recovery. This website will evolve and grow as the recovery effort continues.

The following pages further describe the unequal impact of the recession and why targeted programs are needed.

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Projected Racial Breakdown of Stimulus Jobs (Projection by Kirwan Institute)



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Case Studies: The Kirwan Institute and its partners are committed to working states and communities to track the recovery effort and ensure that the recovery process is equitable. These studies used to create policy recommendations that can have a major impact on how federal and state spending can lead to long-term economic recovery and racial/social equity. Our efforts, findings and progress will be reported here.