The income gap between Black and White households is virtually unchanged since 1970 despite the fact that
A. affirmative action efforts have eliminated gaps in educational opportunities.
B. White income has been quite stagnant.
C. there has been a substantial expansion of the Black middle class.
D. White unemployment far exceeds Black unemployment.
Answer: C
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