Facts

Racial disparities and race relations have come a long way since the days of Brown v. Board of Ed, MLK and Watts – but even after decades of civil rights laws, affirmative action and a war on poverty, economic and education gaps still linger between whites and minorities. Below is a snapshot of how far we've come, and what disparities still exist.

General

Racial breakdown of Americans

(2000) Census (pdf)

Bill in Brief

The scoop