Jeremy, a sociologist, claims that the social and economic position of African Americans in the United States has not improved despite various policies and reforms. Which of the following is an accurate statement that supports Jeremy's claim?
a. The increase in the number of African Americans enrolled in colleges continues to be lower than that of white Americans.
b. The number of blacks holding elected political office has reduced substantially.
c. The number of African Americans in professional occupations has decreased at a much faster rate compared to the number from other minority groups.
d. The ratio of black-to-white income has remained unchanged over the past few decades.
Answer: d
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