INEQUITIES
INEQUITIES
There is ongoing debate about equity and equality.
We look at reliable statistics and see significant inequity in certain life outcomes, such as education, discipline, incarceration, home ownership, poverty, career opportunities, healthcare and wealth.
These inequities exist because of many reasons.
Some individuals may have made bad choices.
Most inequities appear to be systemic.
Many people may feel nothing can be done.
We believe people can do something to help themselves overcome these inequities.
The Movement can help to organize communities to provide the support and guidance to help members overcome inequities.
We start with education, because we believe education is foundational to improving all inequities and improving the well-being for all people.
There is ongoing debate about equity and equality.
We look at reliable statistics and see significant inequity in certain life outcomes, such as education, discipline, incarceration, home ownership, poverty, career opportunities, healthcare and wealth.
These inequities exist because of many reasons.
Some individuals may have made bad choices.
Most inequities appear to be systemic.
Many people may feel nothing can be done.
We believe people can do something to help themselves overcome these inequities.
The Movement can help to organize communities to provide the support and guidance to help members overcome inequities.
We start with education, because we believe education is foundational to improving all inequities and improving the well-being for all people.
Education
Only 16% of Black 4th grade students scored proficient on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) compared to 41% for White students. This represents almost a 3:1 negative bias.
Black students are 13 times more likely to be suspended from school than White students for the same offense.
Education
Only 16% of Black 4th grade students scored proficient on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) compared to 41% for White students. This represents almost a 3:1 negative bias.
Black students are 13 times more likely to be suspended from school than White students for the same offense.
Incarceration and policing
Black Americans are 5 times more likely to be incarcerated than White Americans for similar offenses.
Incarceration and policing
Black Americans are 5 times more likely to be incarcerated than White Americans for similar offenses.
Poverty, home ownership, wealth
Home ownership rate for Black Americans is 44% compared to 73% for White Americans. White families on average have a six to one wealth advantage over Black families.
Poverty, home ownership, wealth
Home ownership rate for Black Americans is 44% compared to 73% for White Americans. White families on average have a six to one wealth advantage over Black families.
The Black Youth Success Movement operates under Success4rkids, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Akron, Ohio. Although we focus on uplifting Black Youth, all youth are welcome. Imagine if all Black Youth achieved their full potential, created educational equity and led the nation in solving the reading crisis for all students.
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The Black Youth Success Movement operates under Success4rkids, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Akron, Ohio. Although we focus on uplifting Black Youth, all youth are welcome. Imagine if all Black Youth achieved their full potential, created educational equity and led the nation in solving the reading crisis for all students.