Opening Our Eyes to Human Suffering

Wealth Inequality Created by Slavery & Racism

• Black community will reach zero wealth by 2053. Permanent caste at bottom of society • White American households own 90% of wealth. Black American households own 2.6% • Median wealth levels for African Americans is $1,700 vs. $116,800 for European Americans • For every $100 in white family wealth, black families hold just $5.04. • White families have nearly 10 times the net worth of black families