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The real state of Black America’s wallet
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The real state of Black America’s wallet
As the country moves rapidly toward our 2024 presidential election, Black Americans are experiencing the most positive economic conditions in generations. Record-low unemployment rates, record-low poverty rates, record-high income levels and new heights of wealth paint a picture of prosperity. One could easily think that this data means Black people are experiencing broad prosperity.
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