US Racial wage gap largest in 36 years: Report
The wage gap between black and white workers in the US has increased significantly over the last 36 years, according to a report. Black men's average hourly wage now is 31% lower than white men, compared to 22% in 1979. Notably, the household income for white Americans was $63,000 which is 70% more than $36,898 of black Americans in 2015.