Race and the Wealth Gap

New studies managed by the Pew Charitable Trusts show us how far the country still needs to go in achieving economic equality. A major finding is that the while overall incomes are rising, the income gap between African American and white families is also rising.


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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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