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Welfare state hurts Black Americans

Welfare state hurts Black Americans

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The Obama era is nearly over. But Black Americans have not fared well under the administration of America's first Black president. Not only are 10 percent of blacks unemployed, but 27 percent are at or below the poverty rate.

The Obama era is nearly over. But Black Americans have not fared well under the administration of America's first Black president. Not only are 10 percent of blacks unemployed, but 27 percent are at or below the poverty rate.…