this contributed to the fact that blacks and hispanics lost nearly a 1/4er of their wealth between 2004 and 2010. whites lost just 1% during that same period. the american economy houses two economies, one black, one white. the divide between them a measure of inequality. >> reporter: van jones, i know that you are a political commentator, but this is not about politics this is not about right versus the left the republican versus democrats. this is the reality of america and many people aren't even aware, are ignorant of that reality and that history. >> well i think it's so important that you show that especially when we're having this discussion. i make this joke every african-american celebrity when they make it big they say i'm going to buy my mom a house. they don't say buying stocks and