U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley is sounding the alarm over sharply rising Black unemployment rates, warning that the continued displacement of Black workers …
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Black Women Bear Brunt of U.S. Job Losses as 7.3% Unemployment Surge Outpaces National Rate
by Gee NYby Gee NYWhile the U.S. unemployment rate remains relatively low at 4.4%, new data and firsthand accounts highlight a stark and troubling disparity: unemployment …
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Teen Arrested at First Job After Admitting to Stealing Money to Feed Herself and Sister: ‘I’m Scared’
by Gee NYby Gee NYAn 18-year-old grocery store employee was arrested and charged with felony theft after admitting to activating more than $2,400 worth of gift …
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‘Dancing with Debt’: Monique Pressley Slams White House Over $200 Million Ballroom Amid Alarming Jobs Report
by Gee NYby Gee NYIn a scathing segment for The Persist Network, attorney and commentator Monique Pressley delivered a fiery critique of the White House’s latest …
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Rep. Shontel Brown Slams Trump’s Republican Reconciliation Bill: ‘We’re Taking From Poor People So Rich People Can Buy Yachts’
by Gee NYby Gee NYIn a fiery speech on the House floor, Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) condemned the proposed Republican Reconciliation Bill, accusing GOP lawmakers of …
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‘It Really Just Hit Me’: Young Woman’s Frustration About Cost of Living Crisis In America Goes Viral
by Gee NYby Gee NYA young woman has sparked widespread discussion on social media after sharing her frustration over the rising cost of living in America. …
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Viral Video of Tearful Worker Sparks Debate on Low Wages in America: ‘Can’t Afford to Eat, Can’t Afford to Live, Can’t Afford to Pay Rent’
by Gee NYby Gee NYA viral video of an emotional young woman venting about the financial struggles of working-class Americans has reignited conversations about low wages …
