Exploding the Myth of African-American Progress
The myth that African-Americans have made a great deal of progress toward achieving economic equality in the US is dangerous because it deemphasizes government action to overcome inequality. Labor force participation and income distribution among African-Americans are discussed.
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| description | The myth that African-Americans have made a great deal of progress toward achieving economic equality in the US is dangerous because it deemphasizes government action to overcome inequality. Labor force participation and income distribution among African-Americans are discussed. |
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