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Opportunities Shift: Racial Gaps Narrow, Class Gaps Widen
Over the past 15 years, the economic mobility landscape in the United States has shifted notably. Black children from low-income families are experiencing improved outcomes, while their white counterparts are facing declining opportunities. As a result, racial disparities in mobility are decreasing, yet class disparities are increasing. The critical factor behind these changes lies in the communities where these children grow up. Enhancements in the socio-economic conditions of black children's neighborhoods, indicated by rising parental employment rates, contrast with the declining circumstances of low-income white children's communities, marked by falling parental employment. The magnitude of these changes underscores the importance of community environments in shaping children's futures.