Black workers are squeezed at the bottom and limited at the top This post was exported to BlackEconomics.com on November 19th 2024 Summary When I grew up, I heard of the Sacred Seven: seven occupations where Black people could do well during Jim Crow segregation. The seven are: Doctor, Dentist, Lawyer, Preacher, Teacher, Mortician … Read more
The holiday season is here. It’s time for gifts, holiday meals, and celebrations, parties, and community. The holidays are a great time to celebrate and give thanks for all we have. In this fun and joyous time of the year, we want to look at a part of the economy that affects us all. We … Read more
We have all heard about the Black / White wealth gap. White wealth is about six times that of Black people. We know where the wealth gap comes from, a long legacy of injustice. But what is the wealth gap exactly and how is it measured? Well, today, it’s time to look. The Black / … Read more
Great Migration – Key Books, Articles, Websites, and Resources To save you time, here are the two best sources on the US Black Great Migration: a general article and a website from the Civil Rights and Labor History Consortium. Read these first instead of this article. Then come back for the details and discussion. … Read more
Black people are a significant part of the US Economy. We are essential workers in many employment categories such as nurses, bus-drivers, government workers, teachers and warehouse workers. We are also highly visible as sports figures and entertainers. Blacks work in a wide verity of jobs and geographies. Together, we earn an estimated $1.3 Trillion … Read more
