1. Introduction -- 2. The ups and downs of African-American fortunes -- 3. The politics of explaining racial inequality -- 4. Are blacks to blame? -- 5. Is the economy to blame? -- 6. Have racism and discrimination increased? -- 7. Politics and black educational opportunity -- 8. Politics and black job opportunities: I -- 9. Politics and black job opportunities: II -- 10. Black economic gains and ideology: the White House factor -- 11. Is there any hope for greater equality?
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-273) and index.