Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Black Americans, joblessness and loyalty

This is a very brief post because really the stats speak for themselves and the reader can interpret and rationalize it as he/she wishes.

~ Percentage of Black Americans who voted Obama in 2008-- 96%

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics:

~ Percentage of black males over 20 currently employed-- 56.9%
   **  Lowest since records began being kept in 1972

   Percentage of white males over 20 currently employed--  68.1%

~ Percentage of blacks across the board with a job--  51.5%
   **   Lowest since 1984; includes 16-19yr olds

According to Gallop polling:

~ Percentage of Black Americans who Still support Obama in 2011-- 94%

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