Oppression and Privilege

When you examine any of the quality of life indicators — whether it is the amount of wealth and the rate of employment, the quality of health or access to healthcare services, ghetto dwelling or equal access to quality housing, and access to quality education or the educational achievement gap — it seems that the darker your skin the worst you are by any of those measures.

Evidence abounds — too much to be summarized in this space. But findings from some well-respected research paint a compelling picture.