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Post-COVID Economic Recovery and Racial Inequities

This chapter analyzes the post-COVID economic recovery in America and its effects on racial disparities, particularly focusing on improvements in employment and wage gaps for Black Americans. It discusses the transformations in the labor market, highlighting gains in both blue-collar and white-collar sectors, while addressing the ongoing challenges of racial discrimination. The chapter concludes with a hopeful outlook on the future of equitable employment opportunities as societal attitudes continue to evolve.

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