A report from the National Urban League highlights inequities in Black America that are contributing to the health, wealth and education gap.
The Urban League says it’s been providing the State of Black America for 46 years to show research and data, not opinion or emotions regarding opportunities for African Americans. According toRacism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
"In all areas of education we still lag behind our white counterparts and that’s what this study evaluates," says President of the Houston Area Urban League Judson Robinson who also points out fair housing is still a major issue. "When it comes to the core of education, early education making sure children have access to Pre-K. Making sure kids are reading at grade level by 3rd grade.
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