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“While the banks got big bailouts, a sizeable chunk of African-American wealth evaporated because so many people lost homes.”

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Julianne Malveaux

Julianne Malveaux is an accomplished economist, born on September 22, 1953. She has extensive research and teaching experience in the field of economics, particularly in issues related to race, gender, and poverty. Professor Malveaux has held teaching positions at several universities and has authored numerous publications on economic and social issues. more

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