Black America is falling way behind, and a new report released Tuesday shows just how unequal the country is when it is divided along racial lines.
The 2016 “State of Black America” report is an annual study issued by the National Urban League that takes a detailed look at the quality of black life in America compared to whites. This year’s report, which marks 40 years since the study was founded, not only examines the current state of black America across areas like economics, health, education, social justice and civic engagement, but it also explores the successes and setbacks black people have faced in these segments over the last four decades from 1976 to 2016.