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Why Is the Black Male Employment Rate So Low?

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Dr. Algernon Austin

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March 31, 2010

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Dr. Algernon Austin of the Economic Policy Institute examines white-black differences in employment rates and the reasons why black males have a more difficult time in the job market. Dr. Austin defines a "new racism" and calls for consequent recognition and change.

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