11.   ACORN recently tracked racial lending disparities nationwide.

12.   But an opportunity that only money can buy is feeding the racial disparity in gifted class admissions.

13.   But because the new test is tougher, it has approximately doubled the failure rate for all groups, making the racial disparity far more troubling.

14.   But Hendon, a Chicago Democrat, who is black, said the law might help Illinois legislators understand the racial disparities of drug laws.

15.   But on no subject is the racial disparity greater than on Giuliani himself.

16.   But researchers left explanation for the racial disparities open, saying the study was not designed to uncover whether prosecutors made racially biased decisions.

17.   But some community-based health officials say state officials need to do more to combat the racial disparity in STDs, through more culturally or linguistically appropriate programs.

18.   But opponents of the measure say it will surely lead to a racial disparity in its application.

19.   But the breast cancer mortality rate continues to show a racial disparity.

20.   But tourism specialists also say the fact that the Royal Palm is an African-American milestone highlights racial disparities in the hospitality industry.