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STATE OF BLACK AMERICA

The State of Black America®, the National Urban League’s seminal annual publication, now in its 43rd edition, has become one of the most highly-anticipated benchmarks and sources for thought leadership around racial equality in America across economics, employment, education, health, housing, criminal justice and civic participation. Each edition contains thoughtful commentary and insightful analysis from leading figures and thought leaders in politics, the corporate and tech sectors, the nonprofit arena, academia and popular culture.

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

Circular Library

EQUALITY INDEX

The State of Black America includes the National Equality Index™, a quantitative tool for tracking racial equality in America.

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2024 SOBA
Black - White Index

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2022 SOBA
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2020 SOBA

Black - White Index

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2020 SOBA

Hispanic - White Index

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2000 vs 2020 SOBA

Black - White Index

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2000 vs 2020 SOBA

Hispanic - White Index

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2018 SOBA

Black - White Index

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2018 SOBA

Digital Inclusion Index

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2017

Main St. Marshall Plan

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2017 SOBA

Black - White Index

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2017 SOBA

Hispanic - White Index

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2016 SOBA

Black - White Index

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