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But at least 1 million are thought to be black Americans.
Black Americans now number 36 million, 12.9% of the total population.
This would be a good time for black Americans to say, enough.
I hope this will bring black Americans together if just for one day.
The benefits of the agreement for black Americans have been put at $1 billion.
The hope it offers is not for black Americans alone.
After all, black Americans represent only about 13 percent of the population.
Those who have a family history of the condition and black Americans are at higher risk.
For many black Americans, this was no surprise at all.
Jail time is why so few black Americans can make it into politics.
