The experience encouraged him to study law and question how blacks fared in the American legal system.

Blacks have been among the President's most steadfast supporters in recent months, and today's data show that blacks have fared well in the Clinton years.

In white-ruled South Africa, many blacks fared worse.

Single mothers, blacks and adults lacking a high school diploma fared worst.

Of the 6 million Americans who experience poor housing conditions, blacks and Hispanics fare much worse than whites.

Some blacks have fared better in the last generation, and the black middle class has burgeoned.

Jan. 25, 2002 - Previous studies have shown that blacks fare worse than other groups after a kidney transplant.

After all, perhaps blacks had fared better than whites under the administration and had a reason for viewing it as a success, the reporter suggested.

But even among the elderly, blacks fared better.

Based on the experience of two well-groomed journalists, I agree with Mr. Thomas's concern about how "less well-off blacks fare" as they go about their business.