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| Racial disparity discussed |
| By The Providence Journal |
| Published: 03/21/2008 |
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RHODE ISLAND - It is a story that involves economics, opportunity, education and public policy, and when they all play out, the result is a gaping disparity along the lines of race. Last night at Brown University, a panel tried to shed light on that disparity, one that has manifested itself in much higher incarceration rates for Hispanics and especially for blacks. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Young Professionals, an offshoot of the Urban League of Rhode Island, the event provoked lively discussion, but it was underpinned by presentations on some dramatic disparities between blacks and whites. Glenn C. Loury, a Brown University professor of social sciences and economics, highlighted gaps in income, employment opportunities, college graduation rates and incarceration rates, making sure as he presented the data to add some perspective. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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