racial disparities

Building Our Future

Public education is part of the foundation of a strong economy. High-quality schools create tomorrow’s skilled workforce. They draw families to put down roots in Maryland and encourage companies to do business here.

African Americans Still Experience Economic Injustice in Maryland

Even as Maryland becomes an increasingly diverse state, inequity in the economic success of different racial groups remains a persistent problem. When comparing measures of income, employment, poverty, housing, and incarceration, African American residents in Maryland and across the country