Heidi Shierholz, Economic Policy Institute; Meizhu Lui, Dir., Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Initiative, Insight Center for Community & Economic Development;. Avis Jones-DeWeever, Dir., National Council of Negro Womenâs Research, Public Policy Center
They say the economy is bouncing back â but not for the workers. Unemployment reached 9.7% in Aug. with significantly higher levels for people of color & young workers. It will soon pass 10% & remain elevated for years.
Produced by Ken Nash and Mimi Rosenberg
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