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99ers and the Long-term Unemployed Are the Elephants in the Economic Recovery Room

Posted on May 16, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Excellent article by Michael Thornton. This is a book-end to the earlier post, “Employment rate for black men at record low.” Michael Thornton: 99ers and the Long-term Unemployed Are the Elephants in the Economic Recovery Room.

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Employment rate for black men at record low

Posted on May 16, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Not a shock at all. Sad and depressing. If the government can focus and put energy into solving this problem, the ENTIRE nation will benefit. Employment rate for black men at record low – Yahoo! News.

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States Shortchange The Unemployed With Junk Debit Card Fees: Study

Posted on May 12, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Unemployment benefits are not much. They seldom take care of a person’s basic needs, much less a family’s. Having fees attached to the debit card is not fair at all. States Shortchange The Unemployed With Junk Debit Card Fees: Study.

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5 Reasons to Send Thank You Letters

Posted on May 11, 2011 by The Soul Brother

I am a big fan of sending Thank You notes after an interview. I just believe it’s courteous. Here are 5 more reasons. 5 Reasons to Send Thank You Letters.

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How the Government Can Help Reduce the Jobless Rate for African Americans

Posted on May 11, 2011 by The Soul Brother

There’s so many challenges to finding a job. Interview bias, background & credit checks, setting job qualifications so high for positions that neither compensate adequately for the qualifications and would only attract the most desperate job hunter and the list … Continue reading →

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Black Unemployment At Depression Level Highs In Some Cities

Posted on April 29, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Janell Ross provides us with a stark, bleak picture of African-American employment in America. This illustrates and confirm my contention that the government needs to take action on this problem immediately. Why? If we are able to find good paying jobs, then the rest … Continue reading →

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10 must-do tips for job seekers

Posted on April 26, 2011 by The Soul Brother

These tips are phenomenal! If you are embarking on or in the middle of a job search these 10 tips are excellent to keep in mind. 10 must-do tips for job seekers.

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A New Study Says That African Americans Aren’t Saving

Posted on April 19, 2011 by The Soul Brother

It’s going to be extremely difficult to save when, for example: We are unemployed/underemployed. We are trying to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table. We need to find a job or get to the job which … Continue reading →

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Obama: End Tax Breaks To Stop Overseas Hiring

Posted on October 21, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I would be in favor of this and for fines for American companies who trend to exporting and offshoring jobs to other countries. Obama: End Tax Breaks To Stop Overseas Hiring.

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25 most dangerous neighborhoods 2010

Posted on October 11, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This is interesting, it is also alarming and sad. When people are desperate we tend to do desperate acts. This is a referendum on our culture, the lack of jobs, the disenfranchisement, lack of educational opportunities, the loss of hope,the … Continue reading →

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