In his book, The Declining Significance of Race, Wilson argues that

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Wilson argues that while race is still a factor in determining life chances and opportunities, class has become a more important factor. He suggests that the declining significance of race is due to changes in the economy and labor market, which have led to a decline in well-paying, secure jobs for workers without a college degree, regardless of their race. Wilson also suggests that the lack of affluent Blacks who can create opportunities for the poor is a key factor in the persistence of poverty among Blacks, but that this group is too small to sustain real progress.

In His Book, the Declining Significance of Race, Wilson Argues