I am a serious professional like most of the people in my neighborhood. Despite a Master’s Degree and 20 years of experience, I’ve been laid off three times in the past five years and had to leave my apartment due to no income other than unemployment. I think things are FAR WORSE for African-Americans, despite our education and experience.
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