EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 6 MIN
What changing policies mean for higher education
from Marketplace All-in-One · host Marketplace
This Juneteenth, we're checking in on the state of higher education among Black Americans. In 2024, the percentage of Black adults in the U.S. over the age of 25 who’d earned a bachelor's degree or a higher credential hit nearly 28%. That’s almost double what it was in the year 2000. Will the anti-DEI era change that trend? Then, brands have been spending big to reach U.S. Latino audiences during the World Cup.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:The number of degree-holding Black adults doubled 2000-2024. Will the anti-DEI era change that trend?The World Cup offers a huge opportunity for advertisers to reach U.S. Spanish speakers
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What changing policies mean for higher education
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