In America, black women are disproportionately likely to live in poverty. While the official poverty rate in the U.S. hovers around 12%, it increases to around 21% when you factor in gender and race.

Angelenos citywide can now apply for the city's guaranteed basic income pilot program, which will give $1,000 a month to 3,000 households for a year. The nearly $40 million BIG:LEAP (Basic Income ...

(BCN) — A pilot program to provide guaranteed basic income to 100 Santa Clara County residents who have been incarcerated or were otherwise under supervision by the justice system took another step ...