Jeffrey Mosher chats with Mike Larson, President and CEO, Michigan Association of United Ways, Lansing MI.
New data points reveal disproportionate financial hardship in Black households across Michigan.
The Michigan Association of United Ways released new ALICE data, which shows 63% of Black households statewide are unable to make ends meet, clearly illustrating the inequities that are deeply rooted in our national, state, and local systems and institutions.
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The ALICE data indicates that 40 percent of all Michigan households did not earn enough to cover basic expenses in 2018, including housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and a basic smartphone plan.
The 63 percent of Black households falling below the ALICE Threshold was almost double that of white households—just 36 percent.
The percentage of Black households unable to make ends meet is also almost three times higher than the antiquated Federal Poverty Level.
Through the release of this data, the Michigan Association of United Ways hopes to support the many efforts underway to dismantle racism, raise awareness, shift attitudes, and change outcomes as local United Ways across Michigan are reinforcing their commitment to race and equity, both in policy and in action.
