Economic inequality is at historic highs, but its impact differs by race. African Americans’ net wealth is just a tenth that of white Americans. In our increasingly diverse nation, sociologist Thomas
Over the past three decades, racial prejudice in America has declined significantly and many African American families have seen a steady rise in employment and annual income. But alongside these enco
Over the past three decades, racial prejudice in America has declined significantly, and many African American families have seen a steady rise in employment and annual income. But alongside these enc
Black Wealth/White Wealth demonstrates how an analysis of private wealth uncovers a revealing story about race in America. An examination of how assets are created, expanded and preserved reveals a de
The award-winning Black Wealth / White Wealth offers a powerful portrait of racial inequality based on an analysis of private wealth. Melvin Oliver and Thomas Shapiro's groundbreaking research analyze
The award-winning Black Wealth / White Wealth offers a powerful portrait of racial inequality based on an analysis of private wealth. Melvin Oliver and Thomas Shapiro's groundbreaking research analyze
