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The Washington Post investigates the lasting divisions that have resulted from the Democratic primary campaign. Some Clinton supporters, especially older women, are particularly angered by the belief that denying Obama the nomination would alienate African-Americans.
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And Vibe worries that the Asian-American demographic is being ignored by all three candidates.
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Esquire points out that tensions between Hispanics and African-Americans need to be seen in the context of the divisions within the Hispanic community itself, divisions, imported from their countries of origin.
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As fears of a recession gather in strength, the Louisiana Weeky considers the effect that would have on working-class families. It quotes a recent report from the Center for American Progress that notes that minority households are ”more vulnerable and are likely to suffer first and to suffer more”.
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African-American professionals are particularly hesitant to move to areas where they are unlikely to have supporting networks. Minnesota, a state without a large minority population is one such: but the state’s companies are now aggressively recruiting minorities - and, what’s more, banding together to make sure they want to stay, Minnesota Public Radio reports. Continue reading
