David Brooks: How moderates have failed black America

We Americans believe in education. We tend to assume that if you help a young person get a good education and the right skills, then she’ll be able to make her way in American society. Opportunity will be bountiful. Social harmony will reign.This formula has not worked for many African Americans.Over generations, great gains have been made in improving black students’ education. In 1968, just 54% of young black adults had a high school diploma. Today, 92% do. In 1968, about 9% of you