Word in Black Highlighted Joint Center New Research on the Black Economy

Word in Black highlighted research from the Joint Center and CEPR’s new issue brief, “The Best Black Economy in Generations – And Why It Isn’t Enough.” The brief documents that while Black Americans are experiencing record-breaking economic gains, a closer examination reveals persistent economic insecurity and enduring inequalities, underscoring the critical importance of addressing these issues.

From the article: “These statistics underline a crucial point: while Black Americans are experiencing significant economic gains, these advances are insufficient to overcome the entrenched inequalities that persist. The economic progress we see today is a foundation, not a finish line.”

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