Black americans Quote by Wilkerson Isabel

“All around us we see a level of individual wealth unequaled since the early years of the 20th century.”

— Tony Judt

“African Americans own 2.7 percent of the nation’s wealth, and make up 40 percent of the incarcerated population.”

— Ibram X. Kendi

“Is distinctive black culture the cause of economic disparity between whites and blacks or merely the reflection of it?”

— Steven D. Levitt

“We also need to understand that white supremacy is at the heart of the problem—not just a racially associated economic inequality.”

— Becky Bond

“While this number puts the economic fragility of America’s families in a new light, the shocking statistic is that nine out of every ten…

— Thomas Shapiro

“how much more control and opportunities would African-Americans have if ownership was part of the mix and not just participation?”

— Ash Cash

“The real measure of our wealth is how much we'd be worth if we lost all our money.”

— Benjamin Jowett

Whites have more than eleven times the net worth or wealth of African Americans. They make greater salaries. Our unemployment rate is twice theirs.…

— Randall Robinson

“Something always told me I wasn't no rich white woman.”

— Lorraine Hansberry

“What happened to the good old days when rich white men just bought their way into office?”

— Jennifer Crusie

“For example, “the richest Americans, those earning more than $ 10 million annually, reported levels of personal happiness only slightly greater than the office…

— Ken Robinson

“I was given far more opportunity for growth, personal development, and financial rewards than most Americans.”

— Bob P. Buford