It’s clear that too many Americans have been left behind economically in the richest country in the world, and now they’re paying with their lives.
But what is America going to do about it? Data out of Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey and North Carolina is enough to show the disparity.
Waiting for other states to collect data on ethnicity will be too late. Federal and local officials must act now to help communities of color. At minimum, they can ensure these communities.