Which of the following statements is true?

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Research has shown that while poverty rates are higher among African American families, the primary cause is not poor marital decisions, but rather systemic factors such as discrimination in the workforce, lack of access to quality education and healthcare, and the legacies of historical oppression. Female-headed households are also not solely responsible for poverty among African Americans, as many of them are headed by women due to reasons such as widowhood, divorce, or the absence of a male partner. However, female-headed households do tend to be more vulnerable to poverty due to lower average incomes and fewer economic resources. Intact African American families do not have earnings equal to those of intact white families, as there still exists a significant racial wage gap that results in lower earnings for African Americans on average. African Americans on average do not earn more than whites, but rather face persistent income disparities due to a variety of factors.

Which of the Following Statements Is True