Why do African immigrants do better in the US than African Americans? I'm trying to find sources for income/educational attainment of immigrants *when they come over*, but am only finding sources of *what they have today*.
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It’s largely because only the upper class can afford the flights and immigration fees. And it’s only the first generation immigrants who do better. Their children (unless they embrace their parents’ culture) will be assimilated, specifically into FBA culture.
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Do you have a source on the wealth/education of black immigrants when they come over? This seems really key to the discussion and I can't find data on this anywhere. Also, being able to afford that doesn't necessarily mean you're better off than African Americans to start with.
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This article says African immigrants are among the most educated from their own countries (earning degrees prior to moving to America)
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Not bad! I'm trying to follow the source they quoted but it's down. I'd like to read the original if possible.
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