Does the U.S. President’s Party Matter to Black and Latino Economic Wellbeing?
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on September 16, 2024
“These findings are stark,” said Hajnal. “In the modern era, Black and Latino economic gains have been much greater when the president has been a Democrat.
“Over the past 75 years, Blacks and Latinos have made significant economic gains and narrowed racial disparities under Democratic presidents, while falling further behind under Republicans — a pattern that highlights the crucial role of presidential leadership in shaping racial inequality in America."
The new report builds on 
