Report Urges More Job Help For Black Americans : NPR: In Washington, Congress has passed long-debated health care legislation and an economic stimulus bill. But the National Urban League says that's not enough for black Americans grappling with the worst recession in decades.
Now the group, with its annual report, 'The State of Black America,' is pushing for jobs specifically targeting urban areas with high unemployment.
A Turning Point?
The Urban League's report, which was released Wednesday, compares the relative status of blacks and whites in five areas: economics, health, education, social justice and civic engagement. This year, it also compared the well-being of Hispanics and whites.
