Despite Atlanta’s diversity, there’s still a clear divide in access to opportunity between communities
The Annie E. Casey Foundation released the latest Changing the Odds report, showcasing the progress the city of Atlanta has made but also the disproportionate challenges Black Atlantans face in their neighborhoods, schools and access to economic opportunity, impeding their ability to thrive in a rapidly growing city.
Some findings:
- Although increasingly diverse, metro Atlanta shows a clear divide in access to opportunity between wealthier, majority-white communities and lower-income communities where the majority of residents are black.
- While the employment rate for all Atlantans has increased, the unemployment rate for Black residents is three times higher than that of white residents.
- Citywide alliances helped improve children’s learning and well-being, allowing Atlanta providers to retain and slightly expand childcare capacity between 2019 and 2022.
Explore Atlanta’s data landscape and find recommendations to address racial disparities and support thriving communities by reading the full report here.