Andre M. Perry
@andreperryedu.bsky.social
Researcher and writer who strives to uplift communities.
A few thoughts on the recent release of unemployment rates across racial lines: thegrio.com/2025/12/16/b... #unemployment
December 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A few thoughts on the recent release of unemployment rates across racial lines: thegrio.com/2025/12/16/b... #unemployment
Honoring Rosa Parks’ life and legacy: Black women’s roles in social movements and civic engagement www.brookings.edu/articles/hon...
Honoring Rosa Parks' life and legacy: Black women's roles in social movements and civic engagement | Brookings
Nadia Brown and Christine Slaughter highlight Rosa Parks’ activism and the overlooked leadership of Black women in justice movements.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Honoring Rosa Parks’ life and legacy: Black women’s roles in social movements and civic engagement www.brookings.edu/articles/hon...
Children who grow up in #NewOrleans are predicted to earn 13.4% less than the national average as adults, and approximately 40% of their income is determined by parental income, Farah Khan notes. www.brookings.edu/articles/und... @nolanews.bsky.social
Understanding and enhancing economic mobility in New Orleans | Brookings
This report analyzes intergenerational economic mobility in New Orleans using data from Opportunity Insights.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Children who grow up in #NewOrleans are predicted to earn 13.4% less than the national average as adults, and approximately 40% of their income is determined by parental income, Farah Khan notes. www.brookings.edu/articles/und... @nolanews.bsky.social
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"Across the 160 U.S. metro areas studied, at least 20% of middle-class earners cannot afford to live in that place, after adjusting for local income ranges and price variations."
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"Across the 160 U.S. metro areas studied, at least 20% of middle-class earners cannot afford to live in that place, after adjusting for local income ranges and price variations."
www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
Hannah Stephens and @andreperryedu.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Take a minute to digest…‼️
"Across the 160 U.S. metro areas studied, at least 20% of middle-class earners cannot afford to live in that place, after adjusting for local income ranges and price variations."
www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
Hannah Stephens and @andreperryedu.bsky.social
"Across the 160 U.S. metro areas studied, at least 20% of middle-class earners cannot afford to live in that place, after adjusting for local income ranges and price variations."
www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
Hannah Stephens and @andreperryedu.bsky.social
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"Across the 160 U.S. metro areas studied, at least 20% of middle-class earners cannot afford to live in that place, after adjusting for local income ranges and price variations."
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The share of struggling #middleclass families varies by race: 27% of white families, 39% of Black families, 41% of Asian American families, 46% of Native American families, and 50% of Latino or Hispanic families cannot afford basic necessities. Read more: www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
December 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"Across the 160 U.S. metro areas studied, at least 20% of middle-class earners cannot afford to live in that place, after adjusting for local income ranges and price variations."
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You were super insightful, sir. And OMG, I need to know where those dope pillows behind you came from! XO
December 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
You were super insightful, sir. And OMG, I need to know where those dope pillows behind you came from! XO
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The share of struggling #middleclass families varies by race: 27% of white families, 39% of Black families, 41% of Asian American families, 46% of Native American families, and 50% of Latino or Hispanic families cannot afford basic necessities. Read more: www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The share of struggling #middleclass families varies by race: 27% of white families, 39% of Black families, 41% of Asian American families, 46% of Native American families, and 50% of Latino or Hispanic families cannot afford basic necessities. Read more: www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
I'm looking forward to this morning/afternoon conversation with @velshi.com
Please join me @velshimsnow.bsky.social 10a-1p w/
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@cchristian-la.bsky.social
Andre Perry
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Jason Stanley
Kathleen Sebelius
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@soledadobrien.bsky.social
#Velshi
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@cchristian-la.bsky.social
Andre Perry
@brandyzadrozny.bsky.social
Jason Stanley
Kathleen Sebelius
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social
@barbmcquade.bsky.social
@dahlialithwick.bsky.social
@soledadobrien.bsky.social
#Velshi
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December 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I'm looking forward to this morning/afternoon conversation with @velshi.com
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Latest from Hannah Stephens and @andreperryedu.bsky.social www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
In every corner of the country, the middle class struggles with affordability | Brookings
This report also examines the state of affordability for middle-class families across racial groups, finding that affordability across the country is often further out of reach for families of color.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Latest from Hannah Stephens and @andreperryedu.bsky.social www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
The share of struggling #middleclass families varies by race: 27% of white families, 39% of Black families, 41% of Asian American families, 46% of Native American families, and 50% of Latino or Hispanic families cannot afford basic necessities. Read more: www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The share of struggling #middleclass families varies by race: 27% of white families, 39% of Black families, 41% of Asian American families, 46% of Native American families, and 50% of Latino or Hispanic families cannot afford basic necessities. Read more: www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
New Research: According to our latest analysis, one-third of the American middle class cannot afford the cost of basic necessities as of 2023. How do you fair in your city? Read our new Brookings report by Hannah Stephens and me here: www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
December 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
New Research: According to our latest analysis, one-third of the American middle class cannot afford the cost of basic necessities as of 2023. How do you fair in your city? Read our new Brookings report by Hannah Stephens and me here: www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...
Hey Michiganders! Check out this Axios coverage of a recent quality of life report authored by my colleague Hannah Stephens and me. #Detroit #Michigan
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Policy paths to what Black Michigan communities need
A new Brookings report delves into affordable homeownership, block clubs and more.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Hey Michiganders! Check out this Axios coverage of a recent quality of life report authored by my colleague Hannah Stephens and me. #Detroit #Michigan
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There's been a lot of activity around philanthropy toward HBCUs last week. #MacKenzieScott awarded $50 million to Norfolk State. Prairie View received $63 million. These gifts matter, but how is the federal budget supporting this giving?: youtube.com/shorts/BdLF-... #HBCU @velshi.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
There's been a lot of activity around philanthropy toward HBCUs last week. #MacKenzieScott awarded $50 million to Norfolk State. Prairie View received $63 million. These gifts matter, but how is the federal budget supporting this giving?: youtube.com/shorts/BdLF-... #HBCU @velshi.com
I’ve learned a lot about federal and state takeovers from my time in New Orleans and Washington D.C. In my latest, I share my thoughts in the Times Picayune (NOLA.com) on how we can address acute and longterm problems to uplift cities. Please share your reactions. www.nola.com/opinions/gue...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I’ve learned a lot about federal and state takeovers from my time in New Orleans and Washington D.C. In my latest, I share my thoughts in the Times Picayune (NOLA.com) on how we can address acute and longterm problems to uplift cities. Please share your reactions. www.nola.com/opinions/gue...
Learn more here: www.brookings.edu/articles/the... #HBCU #HBCUs #HBCUAdvocacy #HBCUPersistence #HBCULegacy #HBCUFunding #HBCUBuildingFutures #HBCUEducationEquity #HBCUStudentsFirst #HBCUEndowments
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This Wednesday @brookings.edu! Building inclusive economies : How Community Finance Fuels Black Business Expansion www.brookings.edu/events/build... #CDFI #Banking
Building inclusive economies | Brookings
Brookings will host an event to discuss the potential of community-based financial institutions in expanding Black business ownership
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November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
This Wednesday @brookings.edu! Building inclusive economies : How Community Finance Fuels Black Business Expansion www.brookings.edu/events/build... #CDFI #Banking
Citizenship is shallow when we don't recognize the members of our community who are committed to our country as citizens or future citizens. Please read my latest: wordinblack.com/2025/11/immi... #ImmigrationReform #ImmigrationPolicy #ImmigrationMatters #ImmigrantRights
Immigrants Are Vital Community Members. Let's Start Acting Like It
Dr. Andre M. Perry says America can’t keep depending on immigrants while denying them the right to belong.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Citizenship is shallow when we don't recognize the members of our community who are committed to our country as citizens or future citizens. Please read my latest: wordinblack.com/2025/11/immi... #ImmigrationReform #ImmigrationPolicy #ImmigrationMatters #ImmigrantRights
Housing affordability isn’t just an issue in NYC and the coasts. About half of all Americans put more than 30% of their income toward housing. @velshi.com and I had a great discussion today on MSNBC. Take a look.
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#HousingAffordability
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#HousingAffordability
Explaining America’s housing affordability crisis
New York City’s mayoral race was dominated by one issue, the lack of affordable housing in America’s most expensive city. Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Andre Perry says, “The supply is not meeti...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Housing affordability isn’t just an issue in NYC and the coasts. About half of all Americans put more than 30% of their income toward housing. @velshi.com and I had a great discussion today on MSNBC. Take a look.
www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
#HousingAffordability
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#HousingAffordability
Join us in person or online..Building inclusive economies: How Community Finance Fuels Black Business Expansion. Bill Bynum, Founding CEO - HOPE Credit Union and Brian E. Argrett
Director and CEO - City First will be n the house. Bankhttps://www.brookings.edu/events/building-inclusive-economies/?b=1
Director and CEO - City First will be n the house. Bankhttps://www.brookings.edu/events/building-inclusive-economies/?b=1
Building inclusive economies | Brookings
Brookings will host an event to discuss the potential of community-based financial institutions in expanding Black business ownership
www.brookings.edu
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Join us in person or online..Building inclusive economies: How Community Finance Fuels Black Business Expansion. Bill Bynum, Founding CEO - HOPE Credit Union and Brian E. Argrett
Director and CEO - City First will be n the house. Bankhttps://www.brookings.edu/events/building-inclusive-economies/?b=1
Director and CEO - City First will be n the house. Bankhttps://www.brookings.edu/events/building-inclusive-economies/?b=1
What will improve quality of life in Michigan’s Black-majority cities? Hannah Stephens and I spoke with more than 150 Black Michigander community members and local leaders. Here’s what they say their communities need--> www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...
What Black Michiganders say their communities need—and policy recommendations to achieve it | Brookings
This report integrates past findings with new insights from residents who live in Black-majority communities across the state.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
What will improve quality of life in Michigan’s Black-majority cities? Hannah Stephens and I spoke with more than 150 Black Michigander community members and local leaders. Here’s what they say their communities need--> www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...
Recent EOs to help HBCUs are obscuring a more sobering reality: The Trump admin’s
broader economic agenda threatens to drastically reduce the financial capacity of Black
students to attend college:
www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
education-arent-impacting-hbcus-yet/
broader economic agenda threatens to drastically reduce the financial capacity of Black
students to attend college:
www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
education-arent-impacting-hbcus-yet/
The Trump administration’s actions on higher education aren’t impacting HBCUs—yet | Brookings
While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act does not directly threaten HBCU funding or institutional powers, its drastic budget cuts will directly alter the economic realities of the students HBCUs aim to se...
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September 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Recent EOs to help HBCUs are obscuring a more sobering reality: The Trump admin’s
broader economic agenda threatens to drastically reduce the financial capacity of Black
students to attend college:
www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
education-arent-impacting-hbcus-yet/
broader economic agenda threatens to drastically reduce the financial capacity of Black
students to attend college:
www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
education-arent-impacting-hbcus-yet/
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“Kirk & I were on different sides of most political arguments. We were on the same side of the continued possibility of American politics.”
So it’s personal? B/c if you were a Black woman or transgender, Kirk would not imagine you having any role in the future of American politics.
So it’s personal? B/c if you were a Black woman or transgender, Kirk would not imagine you having any role in the future of American politics.
September 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“Kirk & I were on different sides of most political arguments. We were on the same side of the continued possibility of American politics.”
So it’s personal? B/c if you were a Black woman or transgender, Kirk would not imagine you having any role in the future of American politics.
So it’s personal? B/c if you were a Black woman or transgender, Kirk would not imagine you having any role in the future of American politics.
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Hi @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social, we're friendly, we've been on each other's shows. We both agree Kirk's murder is horrific. Q: was Kirk "practicing politics in exactly the right way" when he called for me to be deported because he didn't like my Covid views on MSNBC?
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September 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Hi @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social, we're friendly, we've been on each other's shows. We both agree Kirk's murder is horrific. Q: was Kirk "practicing politics in exactly the right way" when he called for me to be deported because he didn't like my Covid views on MSNBC?
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/o...
Perry said. “It is a political tactic more so than anything else, to garner favor with their broader base and to peel off Black voters who are simply frustrated with the rate of change or the solutions or lack thereof from Democrats.” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
How D.C. crime became a symbol — and a target — for MAGA and beyond
Monday’s 80-minute news conference represented a culmination of Trump’s campaign against D.C. crime, and of his supporters’ embrace of his efforts to do something about it.
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August 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Perry said. “It is a political tactic more so than anything else, to garner favor with their broader base and to peel off Black voters who are simply frustrated with the rate of change or the solutions or lack thereof from Democrats.” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
How has New Orleans recovered and adapted in the two decades since Hurricane Katrina? In a new @brookings.edu and The Data Center research series, authors dive into how the metro area is building greater resilience. Read more--> www.brookings.edu/collection/n...
New Orleans 20 years after Hurricane Katrina | Brookings
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July 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
How has New Orleans recovered and adapted in the two decades since Hurricane Katrina? In a new @brookings.edu and The Data Center research series, authors dive into how the metro area is building greater resilience. Read more--> www.brookings.edu/collection/n...