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New Report: Economic Challenges Facing the African American Community
Washington, DC,
April 16, 2015
Prepared by the Democratic staff of the Joint Economic Committee Nearly one-in-seven Americans identify themselves as “black or African American,” the third largest racial or ethnic group in the United States. African Americans have made significant social and economic progress since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, the black community continues to face enormous challenges. Economic data reveal startling inequities—by many of the most important measures of economic well-being, black Americans lag far behind the majority white population. Click here to view the full report prepared by the Democratic staff of the Joint Economic Committee. |
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