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Jun 20, 2022

Why the wealth gap between Black and white Americans persists

Emancipation from slavery is nearly 160 years old, but the economic emancipation of Black Americans is ongoing. Plus, Japanese consumers grapple with rising prices after decades of stagnation.

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People raise American and Pan-African flags while marching in the Juneteenth Atlanta Black History parade
People raise American and Pan-African flags while marching in the Juneteenth Atlanta Black History parade
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