Poverty18% of Black Americans and 16% of Latino Americans live in poverty, compared to 7% of White Americans.
Lack of Upward MobilityOnly 11% of White Americans born into poverty will ever earn a six-figure salary, and for people of color, it’s worse — 7.1% for Latino individuals and 2.5% for Black individuals.
Job Quality58% of white workers have jobs that pay family sustaining earnings, compared to 41% of Black workers and 37% of Latino workers.
WealthThe average financial net worth of a White family ($171,000) is nearly 10x the average for a Black family ($17,150) and 8x the average for a Latino family ($20,720).
WE’RE CHANGING THE NARRATIVETo champion the greatness of talented students of color, we need to think bigger. Our Scholars’ ambition is to thrive at a top college and in meaningful careers. That only comes from proper preparation and support.