American dream while Black: How did America's schools become so segregated?

The story of what happened in Minneapolis offers lessons for the rest of the country.

Aug. 31, 2020 How did America's schools become so segregated? For an answer, look to Minneapolis     Minneapolis is one of dozens of American cities where school segregation has sharply increased in the past 25 years, separating Black and white children from each other and widening academic and economic differences, NBC News found in a new analysis. "The consequences are tragic and destroy our opportunities," said Rucker Johnson, an economist and public policy professor.   The story of what happened in Minneapolis offers lessons for the rest of the country — and a potential path forward.   Find the previous installment of the "American dream while Black," a series about the obstacles Black people face in achieving equity, on NBCNews.com. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News This email was sent by: NBC News 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112   This is an automated email. Do not reply directly to this email. Privacy | Unsubscribe | More NBC Newsletters | Contact View in browser