A framework and policy case for black reparations to support child well-being in the USA
Authors: Lisa A. Gennetian, Christina Gibson-Davis, & William A. Darity Jr. Journal: Nature Human Behavior…
Advancing social equity through research, programming, and policy
The Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University is a scholarly collaborative that studies the causes and consequences of inequality and develops remedies for these disparities and their adverse effects.
William A. Darity Jr. and Lisa Gennetian: A Child-Centered Framework for Black Reparations
Founding Director William A. Darity Jr. and Faculty Affiliate Lisa Gennetian publish co-authored study on how reparations could specifically address long-standing disparities experienced by Black children and their families.
Arielle Solomon ’25 on Marine Science, Inequality Studies, and Learning to See the World Differently
This weekend, Arielle Solomon will graduate from Duke with a major in Marine Science and Conservations and a minor in Inequality Studies, a combination that displays her appreciation for both animal science and the humanities.
Kelly Padalino ’25 on the Value of Inequality Studies and her experience at Duke
When Kelly Padalino was applying to college, her plan was simple: focus on her academics but continue dancing. Her decision to attend Duke set her on a path that combined her love of the arts and public policy, and later, a new understanding…
A Message from Our Director, Dr. William A. Darity Jr. ("Sandy")
The Cook Center stands as a beacon of scholarly collaboration, delving into the multifaceted causes and consequences of inequities across economic, political, social, and cultural dimensions. Our mission is clear—not only understand the roots of inequality but, more importantly, to assess existing and develop new tangible remedies that directly address the adverse effects of unfair disparities. We seek to unite Duke’s intellectual strengths as we build an outstanding research center devoted to the study of human disparity, especially group-based disparities.
