Opinion: An equitable society demands an inclusive approach

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By Ollie Garrett

Ollie Garrett is the president of Tabor 100, an association of entrepreneurs and business advocates who are committed to economic power, educational excellence and social equity for African Americans and the community at large.

As we celebrate the birth of Martin Luther King and enter Black History month, I reflect on the progress African Americans have made in Washington state.

I am pleased to report that Black people have elevated themselves in the private sector and government to have substantial individual influence. All that aside, we must ask the question: “With all the ‘progress,’ what is the state of the Black community in Washington?”

Like it or not, the basic gauge of well-being in this county is family net worth. It is tied to better health care, the ability to pursue higher education, a longer life expectancy and, of course, basic quality of life.

The median net worth of white families in King and Snohomish counties is $456,000, according to the international data marketing firm Acxiom. Hispanic households are way behind at about $90,000, but African American families are worth about $23,000.

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2022/02/13/an-equitable-society-demands-an-inclusive-approach.html

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1. OMG! That is a huge & shameful discrepancy! -nt