African Americans: Although more educated than ever before, African Americans remain more likely to be unemployed than comparably educated Whites,at all educational levels. What can explain racial differences in rates of return on educational investment? Is obtaining a college degree still a worthwhile investment for African Americans?

Asian Americans: The category of Asian Americans includes people from many different backgrounds who have disparate education, income, and employment experiences in the United States. Why are Asians so often all believed to have high education levels? Is this perception consistent with the model minority group?