Black White Wealth Gap

Where do Black People Work in 2023?

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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

Black / White Wealth Gap Shrinks, but Incomes are Down for Blacks (Long Version with Lots of Details)

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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