The New York Times correctly stated that Blacks in the top 1% have the same chance of being incarcerated as Whites who earn $36,000 per year, but incorrectly blamed "systemic racism."
Looking at crime data, we observe, for example, that Blacks in the >90th percentile of income commit significantly more murder than Whites in all percentiles.
Sources:
- Extensive Data Shows Punishing Reach of Racism for Black Boys, New York Times (2018)
- The Changing Relationship between Income and Crime Victimization, Levitt (1999)
Looking at crime data, we observe, for example, that Blacks in the >90th percentile of income commit significantly more murder than Whites in all percentiles.
Sources:
- Extensive Data Shows Punishing Reach of Racism for Black Boys, New York Times (2018)
- The Changing Relationship between Income and Crime Victimization, Levitt (1999)