March 27, 2009 - Posted by Jessica Paquette
The National Urban League (NUL) recently released its annual report, "The State of Black America 2009: Message to the President," which examines the issues central to Black America in this year.
The report includes an Equality Index, which is a ratio that shows how well African Americans are doing compared to Whites in the areas of economics, health, education, social justice and civic engagement.
According to the index, African Americans are still twice as likely as Whites to be unemployed, three times more likely to live in poverty and more than six times as likely to be incarcerated.
This report also contains essays by noted figures like Sen. Christopher Dodd, D. Conn., and Rep. Barbara Lee, D. Calif., about how issues like high foreclosure rates, unemployment, and health care are affecting African Americans.
Categories: Poverty & Welfare
