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New reports from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies show that Black folks are at risk of a recession.

'Tis the season to be jolly. That is, unless you're a worker who was banking on getting a seasonal job and haven't been able to find one this season. Every year, American retailers hire extra help as ...

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