The Samuel DuBois Cook Center

"I'm reluctant to say it only can be done by government, but I am not reluctant to say that Black Americans can't really do this on our own."

—Founding Director William A. Darity Jr. interviewed by Ali Jackson-Jolley for Forbes Talk about reparations on Juneteenth

In this interview, Darity covers the beginnings of the racial wealth gap and the scale of the reparations needed to close this gap. He also addresses the economic progress the Black community has made, but that it is not enough to cover the Black-White wealth gap.

Watch the full interview: http://samuelduboiscookcenter.org/news/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_s0ojepycpk

Affiliate Kisha N. Daniels was highlighted for her innovative hip hop pedagogy course, which partners Duke students with local classrooms to explore social justice education through music and storytelling.

This semester’s collaboration with Jordan High School included a visit from Rapsody, giving students a firsthand look at artistry, narrative, and community engagement.

Read more here: http://samuelduboiscookcenter.org/news?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_gqgghb6ds1

Today, our Director, William A. Darity Jr., will give the keynote at the 2026 Conference on Discrimination in the 21st Century at the University of Chicago.

Hosted by the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation, this conference will bring together researchers from different fields to discuss crucial themes around discrimination.