Where do Black People Work in 2023?

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)

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