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A symbolic image of a partially raised metal shutter with "Sorry WE'RE CLOSED" written on it, revealing the U.S. Capitol Building in the background.

Understanding the Impact of the 2025 Government Shutdown on Communities of Color

by David BeckfordOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The 2025 government shutdown has deepened systemic inequities, disproportionately affecting communities of color reliant on federal programs and services