Realizing MLK's dream in income

Mr. King's dream was for everyone to be equal, and not to be judged by their race. That dream has come partially true. The Asian average income has normally been higher than that of a white household. The Asians also had the lowest percent of children in poverty in 2003 (12.1%). But not all news has been good news.

The average income for black households has nearly always been less than White, Asian, or Hispanic houses. Black houses also had the highest percentage of families that make $10,000 or less. Blacks also have the highest percentage of child poverty at 33.6%. If African Americans had more money and less poverty, than MLK's dream would've been more realized.

There are things we can do to even the playing field, though. Affirmative action would help. Affirmative action is giving a better chance for better jobs to people of minorities. Employers looking for people to fill a position in their company should just give equal pay no matter what race or gender. We can make MLK's dream a reality, but we have to make these changes first.