The long-standing racial disparities in the United States stem from historical behaviors and policies, such as Jim Crow laws, that created systemic inequality.
Despite the achievements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, efforts to dismantle centuries of deep-seated racism are ongoing and challenging.
Disparities extend beyond economic measures to include education, health, employment, and incarceration, all of which impact the overall well-being of racial minorities.
In assessing states, Black households, on average, earn 63.6% of what white households make, revealing stark discrepancies in income and poverty rates.
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