More than 50 years ago, Martin Luther King had his dream. While as a nation and society we have made steps towards equality since that fateful day, the journey isn’t even close to over.
Discrimination and segregation still are daily facts of life for many Black Americans. Voter suppression is on the rise, hollowing out cornerstones of citizenship. The court of law may espouse all being equal under the law. Yet, Black Americans are more likely to be convicted of committing a crime and receive harsher sentences.
While more Black Americans are receiving advanced degrees than before, pay is lower than white counterparts at every level of education.
We sought to highlight which states have made the most progress in key areas- and which states have the furthest to go.
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More than 50 years ago, Martin Luther King had his dream. While as a nation and society we have made steps towards equality since that fateful day, the journey isn’t even close to over.
Discrimination and segregation still are daily facts of life for many Black Americans. Voter suppression is on the rise, hollowing out cornerstones of citizenship. The court of law may espouse all being equal under the law. Yet, Black Americans are more likely to be convicted of committing a crime and receive harsher sentences.
While more Black Americans are receiving advanced degrees than before, pay is lower than white counterparts at every level of education.
We sought to highlight which states have made the most progress in key areas- and which states have the furthest to go.