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How the GI Bill Shut Out Black Americans


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The GI Bill fueled America’s prosperity — but for Black families, it deepened inequality. I'll explain the racist design of the GI bill and what its connection is to the racial wealth gap.

Following the money, we can see how a single policy helped shape the economic divide we still live with today.

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