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Examining Economic Inequities for Black Workers

This chapter examines the ongoing economic struggles of Black workers, focusing on alarming unemployment rates and insufficient wages during prosperous economic periods. It argues that systemic racial discrimination is the core issue affecting these disparities and discusses the Federal Reserve's role in unemployment strategies for marginalized communities.

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