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FACT SHEET: The Biden-⁠Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black People and Communities Across the Country

Part of the Resource Collection: Infant Mortality Government Document
By: Whitehouse.gov October 19, 2021
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This fact sheet looks at President Biden's Executive Order on the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans. This is an action taken by President Biden and Vice President Harris to tackle systemic racism and make investments to rebuild the economy and the social safety net so all people, including Black Americans, can thrive.

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