Why are the economic odds stacked against black men?
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New research finds black boys and men face steep odds when it comes to economic opportunity in America — even when they're raised in the wealthiest one percent of households.
MPR News host Stephanie Curtis talked to two experts about why economic opportunity in America is so unequal.
Guests:
Noelle Hurd, assistant professor of psychology at University of Virginia.
Darrick Hamilton, professor of economics and urban policy at The New School in New York.
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