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There are some data regarding worse outcomes for children (especially boys) of wealthy black families, compared to poorer white families. For example, they are
by gnicholas 4y ago
There are some data regarding worse outcomes for children (especially boys) of wealthy black families, compared to poorer white families.
For example, they are more likely to go to jail. [1] I believe there may be similar data regarding income/wealth outcomes as well, but the best I could find quickly relates to middle class black families, not wealthy ones. [2]
Of course, this doesn't mean the families are worse off overall, but it does tend to indicate that there are some things working against black families, even middle- and upper-class ones.
1: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/23/poor-white-kids-are-less-likely-to-go-to-prison-than-rich-black-kids/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/23/poor-...
2: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/01/how-black-middle-class-kids-become-black-lower-class-adults/384613/ https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/01/how-bla...