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Seizing Opportunity Amid Adversity
After the abolition of slavery, millions of formerly enslaved individuals faced unemployment due to lack of education and resources. They were hired in restaurants where tipping became prevalent as a way for businesses to pay low wages. The restaurant industry, seeking cheap labor, took advantage of this vulnerable workforce, but they were not the only ones exploiting the situation.