“black” Charts
White People: Blinded by Privilege? »
Most black people (much more so than white people) say that blacks face a lot of discrimination. And they would…
Who Does the Rising Cost of College Affect Most? »
It is no secret that the cost of college has been rising rapidly for several decades now, though how it…
Smile, You're White »
The rate of depression is significantly higher in White's than in the minorities that they are said to discriminate against.…
Racial Wealth Gap Highest in Recorded History »
The disparity in median wealth ratios of whites compared to blacks and hispanics is the highest since the Census Bureau…
The Great (Racial) Recession »
With the implosion of the housing market and the subsequent foreclosure crisis, Hispanic and black Americans have seen over half…
Obama Approval Ratings: August 18-24, 2014 »
Demographic breakdown of Obama's approval ratings as of this past week. Note the polarizing effect of party politics. Republicans approve…
Viewing Ferguson Through The Lens Of Race »
When it comes to Ferguson, there's a serious divide between white and black Americans' opinions regarding the issue of race.…
Millennials Are Far Less Tolerant Than You Probably Think »
Racial progress is often hailed as inevitable with the maturation of the "millennial" generation-- typically considered the most tolerant towards…
Who's Depressed? »
The CDC has found that blacks suffer from depression disproportionately. What does this imply about American society?
High Unemployment of Black Males Has Endured Over Decades »
The federally funded summer jobs program provided work experience for low-income youth for 30 years. However, this program lost federal…
Obama And The N-Word: Context Makes A Difference »
So often in politics, the context in which a statement is made can be all the difference. Such is the…
The Rachel Dolezal Question: Were Her Actions Acceptable? »
Rachel Dolezal made waves last week when the story broke that despite her claims of African American heritage, both of…
Ethnic Differences in Smartphone Usage »
Blacks and Latinos are much more likely to use their phones for health information, educational content, and submitting a job…
White Americans Have Fewer Money Worries Than Minorities »
Across all races, retirement and paying for a serious medical emergency were the biggest money worries for Americans. There exists,…
Interracial Murder And The Death Penalty: The Disparity »
When it comes to interracial murders, black Americans are paying the price. According to the United States General Accounting Office,…
The Numbers Behind Black Immigration in the US »
Since 1980, the total number of black immigrants in the United States has more than quadrupled. In 2013, the population…
I'm Not #Racist, But... »
While many hail the election of Barrack Obama as a major step in "black progress," implying that historical and contemporary…
Race & Congressional Votes »
Blacks and Latinos voted Democratic for last Tuesdays midterm elections. This is consistent with data from 2010 and 2012 from…
Rape and Sexual Assault Demographic In the United States »
According to this data men are at much lower risk for rape than women. However, it is possible that male…
Black Americans, Cut Off From the Land »
In 1910, at the height of black land ownership, 15 million acres of farmland—14 percent of the total—was owned and…
Race and Human Trafficking »
In confirmed trafficking cases in the United States, victims of sex trafficking were most likely to be black (40%) and…
Black Workers 2: Percent Over $40K »
Over the last 30 years 8% more black workers are making at least $19/hour or about $40,000 annually in inflation…
Black Workers 1: Percent with Good Jobs »
In the last 30 years black workers have maintained a stable share of "good" jobs, defined as paying at least…
Single-Parent Households Skyrocket in US, Globally »
In the United States, 77% of children lived with two parents, in 2012, only 64% did. This trend is even…
Interracial Marriage, Who's Marrying Who »
Interracial marriages has more than doubled in since 1980, now nearly 9% of all marriages in the US. The intermarriage…