Economic inequality became a big issue after the Civil Rights movement because of several ongoing problems:

1. Unemployment Rates:

   • In 1967, about 6.4% of Black people were unemployed, while only 3.5% of white people couldn’t find jobs. This shows that the economic gap was already there.
   • Fast forward to 2020, and the unemployment rate for Black people was still around 9.2%, but only 3.7% for white people.

2. Income Disparities:

   • Back in 1967, the average income for Black families was about $24,000**. In comparison, white families earned about **$37,000.
   • By 2020, Black households made a median income of $45,438**, while white households earned **$74,912.

3. Wealth Gap:

   • In 2019, the average wealth of white families was $188,200**, but only **$24,100 for Black families. This means there was a wealth gap of nearly $164,100.

These differences show that despite the progress made during the Civil Rights Movement, there are still serious economic issues.