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Ayanna Pressley: “It is disproportionately hurting black families, black…”

Featuring: Ayanna Pressley, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 7th Congressional District

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Rep. Pressley Presses to Amend GOP Bill to Ensure Transparency in Unemployment Reporting

Published | Video Starts at 04:34

So let's look at the current unemployment crisis. While we have a 4.3% unemployment rate, it is not evenly distributed for all communities. It is disproportionately hurting black families, black workers, the rate is 7.3%, while for the white work rate is 3.7%. This is a stark contrast, which is why I've been calling for a plan of action. It is a five alarm fire that cannot be ignored. (04:34–04:44)

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Asserts that black workers face a 7.3% unemployment rate compared to 3.7% for white workers.

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