
Community Research
At AALPI, we believe that generating new knowledge is key to making black neighborhoods thrive. We advocate for specific policy and practice changes, serve as a resource for policymakers and civic leaders, and consistently convene community leaders and other key stakeholders to inform community-based research. Our work includes policy research, advocacy, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on addressing structural inequality and empowering the African American community. The AALPI also seeks to serve as a translator of technical research for community advocates, policymakers, and legislators.

Health and Wellness
Why Don’t We Know Who the Coronavirus Victims Are?-The Atlantic, Ibram X. Kendi
University of Illinois-Interdisciplinary Health Science, Health Equity News-Brandi Barnes
The Fullest Look Yet at the Racial Inequity of Coronavirus-The NY Times
Economic Hardships from COVID-19 Are Hitting Black and Latinx People Hardest.- Urban Institute
Economic and Workforce Development
Inclusion & Industry 4.0 – Dan Swinney
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Los Angeles, Atlanta Among Cities Joining Coalition To Test Universal Basic Income-Rachel Sandler
Universal Basic Income: What is it, and is it right for the U.S.- David Thigpen Publications
Racial Equity is Lagging in 100 U.S. Cities- Fast Company Magazine,Talib Visram
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Building Economic Resilience for Families: A Dialogue on Cash Assistance- Chicago Community Trust
Manufacturing Renaissance- Dan Swiney
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The effects of disinvestment in Chicago’s Black and Latino communities- Chicago Tribune
Health and Wellness
Why Don’t We Know Who the Coronavirus Victims Are?-The Atlantic, Ibram X. Kendi
University of Illinois-Interdisciplinary Health Science, Health Equity News-Brandi Barnes
The Fullest Look Yet at the Racial Inequity of Coronavirus-The NY Times
Economic Hardships from COVID-19 Are Hitting Black and Latinx People Hardest.- Urban Institute
Economic and WorkForce Development
Inclusion & Industry 4.0 – Dan Swinney
Los Angeles, Atlanta Among Cities Joining Coalition To Test Universal Basic Income-Rachel Sandler
Universal Basic Income: What is it, and is it right for the U.S.- David Thigpen Publications
Racial Equity is Lagging in 100 U.S. Cities- Fast Company Magazine,Talib Visram
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Building Economic Resilience for Families: A Dialogue on Cash Assistance- Chicago Community Trust
Manufacturing Renaissance- Dan Swiney
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The effects of disinvestment in Chicago’s Black and Latino communities- Chicago Tribune