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20. The Racial Wealth Gap Has Hardly Budged Since 1963


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People really want to believe that we've gotten pretty close to achieving racial equality. That's a nice thought, but the facts on the racial wealth gap will be a wake-up call.

The racial wealth gap has hardly shrunk since 1963. And that's saying something, since racial discrimination was fully legal in 1963. Listen in and you'll learn a lot.

Referenced:
Americans Are Determined to Believe in Black Progress by Jennifer A. Richeson
The Racial Wealth Gap, Explained on Netflix

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