Mayor Johnson attempts to address Dallas' income racial disparities

• One in four Black residents live in poverty, and one in five Hispanic residents live in poverty.

Driving the news: The mayor will name a “workforce czar” today to implement the recommendations in the report, which was released in November.

What they’re saying: The skills gaps between white and minority populations in Dallas “threaten to stunt the city’s growth and to leave behind parts of its population,” the report said.

By the numbers: In Dallas, 40% of jobs pay $32,000 or more, the report said.

• White workers hold 54% of jobs that pay a “family-sustaining wage.”
• Black workers hold 15% of those jobs.
• Hispanic workers hold 16%.

The report’s recommendations include:

• Appoint a workforce liaison, either by hiring or appointing someone to oversee the workforce development effort.
• Partner with other local government agencies, such as community colleges, to fund and offer training programs.
• The mayor’s office should promote upskilling education programs.
• Launch a website — the report calls it a “digital tool” — for job listings and training programs.