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The above is the median "PER-CAPITA" income.
The below is the median "HOUSEHOLD" income.
The above graphic illustrates that between 1968 and 1998, the income gap has improved only slightly.
Obviously, all of the talk about affirmative action and equal opportunity employment has not significantly altered this income gap.
What can be done?
Are African-Americans being discriminated against?
That's for you to answer.
I would like to provide the following food for thought.
One way to improve black household income and reduce the above income gap is to improve the educational level of African-Americans. It's a proven fact that more blacks than whites drop out of high school. It is a proven fact that more whites graduate from colleges/universities than blacks. Study the graphic below, it clearly illustrates the correlation between education and income. This correlation is consistent across all racial barriers.
In addition to the educational level, effective communication is extremely important. To be successful in America today, a person (black or white) needs to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
Is there an emphasis placed on education and effective communication in African-American households?
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As a teacher who is listed in:
Who's Who Among America's Teachers"
The best teachers in America selected by the best students.
I received the following letter:
United Negro College Fund, Inc.
"A mind is a terrible thing to waste." ®
January 7, 2000
To Prospective Nominator:
The Gates Millennium Scholars is aimed at increasing the number of low-income African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and Hispanic Americans enrolling in and completing undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this award program promotes academic excellence and enhances access to higher education for thousands of outstanding low-income students.
You have been selected and have the honor of identifying and nominating these outstanding students who will be future leaders for our nation. You are being invited to look for students who have high academic achievement, severe financial need, and leadership capabilities. Individuals are eligible to be considered for a Gates Millennium scholarship if they:
· have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale;
are accepted into or enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for the academic year 2000-2001 at the time of the award; or are accepted into or enrolled in a graduate degree program in mathematics, science (including life sciences, physical sciences and computer science), engineering, education or library science for the academic year 2000-2001 at the time of the award;
· have demonstrated financial need as defined by the federal needs analysis formula; and
· have demonstrated leadership commitment through participation in community service, extracurricular activities or other activities that reflect leadership abilities.
You can select leaders who can receive funding for their college education and build a stronger and better America.
Sincerely,
William H. Gray, III
8260 willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 (703) 205-3400 www.uncf.org
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