Because of affirmative action and other social programs, most African Americans now earn the same as white Americans.

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Although affirmative action and other social programs have helped to reduce the racial wealth gap and increase access to education and employment opportunities for African Americans, studies show that there is still a significant earnings gap between African Americans and white Americans. As of 2019, black households earned only 59.6% of what white households earned on average. This gap persists across all levels of education and occupation.

Because of Affirmative Action and Other Social Programs, Most African