Although African Americans and other minorities are striving in todays society compared to previous years they have not nearly reached their full potential. Minorites still a ways to go in their fight for equality.
Look at the statistics things have improved. The unemployment rate (percentage) in Blacks has lowered from 14.3 (1980) to 10.8 percent (2004) Although a small change in numbers it results in a big step for African Americans. Other minorities like hispanics have also improved in unemployment by lowering their 1980 statistic (10.1) to (7.0) in 2004. Asians have an even lower unemployment rate than whites. (4.4 v.s. 4.8)
Although Blacks have lowered their unemployment rate slightly their 2004 stat ( 10.8) doesnt compare to the (4.8) percent of whites unemployed. It is clear that blacks are behind in the race, having the highest unemployement over whites, hispanics, and asians
Something needs to be done. We need to make sure there is no segregation in the work place and all should have equal opportunitys not matter what race. Minimum wage should be hired and we should see what everyone is good at and help them find jobs. Job agencys can help out.