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Black And Aging In America 2021
Black and Aging in America© presents summaries, statistics, and perspective on the status of Older African Americans. By examining social, economic, health and other indicators, in comparison to other racial and ethnic groups, this report illustrates progress as well as the many challenges that remain.
Some organizations, academic studies, and government agencies consulted for this report define seniors as over age 55. However, unless otherwise noted, this report reflects information on the 65-and-older cohort. Black and Aging in America© condenses this broad spectrum of information into one simplified presentation—a readily accessible portrait of the status of Older African Americans.