A new report examines the state of Black Los Angeles, and finds that Black equality trails all other ethnic groups in Los Angeles.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the Urban League of Los Angles today released an extensive, 100-page study detailing 'The State of Black Los Angeles.' The findings indicate striking disparities in conditions for Blacks in Los Angeles compared to othermajor ethnic groups. Among the four major ethnic groups in Los Angeles--Blacks, Asians, Latinos and WhitesBlacks had the lowest Equality Index score (69 for Blacks, versus 98 forAsians, 71 for Latinos and 100 for Whites), determined by a compilation of data on economics, housing, health, education, criminal justice and civic engagement.
Among the findings:
Modeled after the National Urban Leagues 'State of Black America' report, the study provides a snapshot of African Americans in Los Angeles, one of the nation's largestBlack metropolitan areas.
Thanks to Frank O'Brien
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