Shri Thanedar: “40% of African American children live below poverty line.”

“And I'm the only gubernatorial candidate that knows what it feels like going to bed hungry. And Today, you know, 22% of Michiganders live below poverty line. 40% of African American children live below poverty line. And as a governor, I want to make sure that no child goes hungry in Michigan. And I want to cover and I want to make Medicare for all, if not at the federal level, will do it at the state level.” (11:49–11:55)

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