Which of the following statements accurately describes the contemporary African American community?
A)Poverty rates are ten times that of Whites.
B)Life expectancy is 20 years shorter than that of Whites.
C)Infant mortality rates are half those of Whites, Asian Americans, and Latinos/as.
D)Men have the highest rate of unemployment among ethnic minorities.

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The statement about African American men having the highest rate of unemployment among ethnic minorities accurately reflects disparities in employment opportunities and outcomes within the contemporary African American community. The other options exaggerate disparities or inaccurately represent statistical comparisons between African Americans and other racial or ethnic groups in the United States.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Contemporary African