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The rise of never-ending job interviews 

Posted on August 4, 2021 by The Soul Brother

Some companies are asking candidates to attend multiple interviews. But too many rounds could be a red flag – and even drive candidates away. Source: The rise of never-ending job interviews – BBC Worklife

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Study: 8 million Americans have fallen into poverty since May 

Posted on October 16, 2020 by The Soul Brother

Black and Hispanic people have been hit especially hard, Columbia University researchers found. Source: Study: 8 million Americans have fallen into poverty since May – Axios

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Black Products. Black Shoppers. Black Workers. But Who Owns the Store? 

Posted on October 15, 2020 by The Soul Brother
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The Myth of Upward Mobility in America 

Posted on July 20, 2016 by The Soul Brother

By Sarah Lazare Soaring inequality in America has been accompanied by a plummet in upward mobility since the early 1980s, with those who earn modest incomes in their first jobs likely to remain trapped in low-wage work for decades, a … Continue reading →

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8,000 People Open Accounts At Black-Owned Bank In Atlanta

Posted on July 19, 2016 by The Soul Brother

By Taryn Finley             In the weeks following the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, more and more influencers, like Solange and Killer Mike, have started to #BankBlack and have transferred their money into black-owned banks. … Continue reading →

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Income Inequality Is At The Highest Level In American History

Posted on July 3, 2016 by The Soul Brother

By Bryce Covert Last year was a good one for everyone’s income. But it was a much better year for the richest of the rich.According to a new analysis by economist Emmanuel Saez, Americans in the bottom 99 percent of … Continue reading →

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The Depths Of Poverty In The Deep South

Posted on July 2, 2016 by The Soul Brother

By Scott Rodd Andrew sat a table in a bar with no sign outside drinking a Bud Light tallboy. The windows were boarded up from the outside and the only source of light was a bare light bulb sticking out … Continue reading →

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This Restaurant Pays A $15 Hourly Wage With Health Insurance, A Retirement Plan And Paid Leave

Posted on June 12, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Bryce Covert   Jen Piallat, the owner of Zazie in San Francisco, knows what it’s like to work in the American restaurant industry. “I worked on the restaurant floor for 30 years before I owned my own,” she said. … Continue reading →

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List of CEOs and politicians invited to 2015 Bilderberg Conference in Austria

Posted on June 11, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Oscar Williams-Grut A select group of global elite will gather in Telfs-Buchen, Austria, on Thursday for a super secret annual conference where they can discuss politics, foreign policy, and economics freely. The Bilderberg Conference has been running since 1954 … Continue reading →

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Harlem Rents Are 90 Damn Percent Higher Than In 2002

Posted on June 10, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By John Del Signore Median rent costs in Central Harlem increased by a vertiginous 90% between 2002 and 2014, according to a report analyzing newly-released census data. Meanwhile, in Bed-Stuy, the median cost of rent rose 63% over the same time … Continue reading →

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