Tag Archives: economy

Poverty in the U.S. spikes

Posted on September 17, 2010 by The Soul Brother

One in seven of all Americans and specifically one in four african americans live in poverty. This is horrendously shameful for this country. I wonder if the banks, oil companies, and other American businesses that have posted extraordinary profits or … Continue reading →

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Record gains for US poverty with elections looming

Posted on September 13, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Not surprising with the economic and employment situation in the United States. This is exactly why we all must educate ourselves on all the issues facing us in the upcoming elections and VOTE!! Record gains for US poverty with elections … Continue reading →

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How Ruthless Banks Gutted the Black Middle Class and Got Away With It

Posted on September 8, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Simply fascinating piece by Devonna Walker. Sadly there’s a lot of truth in it, as we all are experiencing. How Ruthless Banks Gutted the Black Middle Class and Got Away With It | Economy | AlterNet.

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Revealing the racial makeup of California’s foreclosures

Posted on August 20, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I am sure that if this study included the rest of the lower 48 states we all would be shocked and saddened even more than the results California provided alone. It is a fact that the economic crisis has hit … Continue reading →

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Five Washington Excuses for Ignoring the Jobs Crisis

Posted on August 19, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Les Leopold writes a very good article on the excuses and overhyped misbeliefs for the lack of job creation in America. I believe in some respects the administration has “lost touch” with working class America and the strife of everyday Americans face. This is … Continue reading →

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The Layoff Kings: The 25 Companies Responsible for 700,000 Lost Jobs

Posted on August 19, 2010 by The Soul Brother

With the unemployment claim rate rising to the highest level in nine months, I felt the time is right for me to post this article. This is a national tragedy. I know one of the companies listed intimately and I … Continue reading →

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How to Address a Layoff on Your Resume

Posted on August 18, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Some really good information from Lisa Vaas How to Address a Layoff on Your Resume.

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Housing voucher hysteria in Atlanta highlights national crisis

Posted on August 13, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This was a fascinating article by Ronda Racha Penrice. Housing voucher hysteria in Atlanta highlights national crisis.

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Single Women Fend for Themselves in Recession

Posted on August 13, 2010 by The Soul Brother

It’s tough for everyone during a recession. It just stand to reason single women and single mothers has it that much tougher. Single Women Fend for Themselves in Recession – COLORLINES.

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Mangoes, Tasty and Popular, Offer Hope for Haiti

Posted on August 12, 2010 by The Soul Brother

The introduction, promotion, and export of this fruit very well can be a vital ingredient in Haitian rebuilding. Mangoes, Tasty and Popular, Offer Hope for Haiti.

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