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The Legacy of Lynchings Still Hurts the Economic Prospects of Black Americans
The Legacy of Lynchings Still Hurts the Economic Prospects of Black Americans Despite progress, the long shadow of racial violence continues to undermine economic opportunities for African Americans today By Sotiris Kampanelis A historic marker detailing …