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Visualizing Racial Disparities in the United States

by Michael McLaughlin
written by Michael McLaughlin
Sentences for black male offenders are 20 percent longer than for white individuals charged with the same crime.

Reuters has created a series of data visualizations highlighting racial disparities in the United States. One visualization shows that black women are three times more likely than white women to die of pregnancy-related causes. Another visualization highlights that black college graduates have $7,000 more debt on average than white graduates.

Take a look.

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Michael McLaughlin is a research analyst at the Center for Data Innovation. He researches and writes about a variety of issues related to information technology and Internet policy, including digital platforms, e-government, and artificial intelligence. Michael graduated from Wake Forest University, where he majored in Communication with Minors in Politics and International Affairs and Journalism. He received his Master’s in Communication at Stanford University, specializing in Data Journalism.

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