Black and Latino adults were more than twice as likely as white adults to be unemployed, according to the 2000 Census. These racial gaps have remained unchanged over the last several decades.
Equity for all can only be attained if neighborhood discrimination is addressed. This 2006 fact sheet brings awareness to the issue, shows the consequences of unintended racial bias and presents policy strategies to tackle the issue. This brief is part of a comprehensive Race Matters toolkit. For more information, visit the Race Matters Institute.
High-poverty neighborhoods, which house predominantly families of color, lack stores, jobs, banks, healthcare, transportation and public safety -- all things that transform a neighborhood into a vibrant community.