Blacks

The democrats are seen as the party of the Black community but that has come under scrutiny of late. While the problems of racial discrimination towards Blacks have lessened other problems remain. The achievement gap in education has made little progress since the 1960's. The disparities in medium household income showing Blacks earning only 60% of what Whites earn has remained constant over this same time period. The wealth gap between Black and White Americans is as large today as it was in the 1950's. During these years the Black voters maintained their loyalty to the democratic party but that is now being challenged. The idea that if you don't vote democratic you are not Black may no longer be the case.