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Voices From “The State of Black Boston”

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The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) hosted the “State of Black Boston” (SOBB) conference July 25 to announce its report of the same name, which showcases various social issues affecting black Bostonians.  This meeting was held ahead of the National Urban League conference, which is hosting its annual meeting in the city for the first time since 1976.

Many are hoping that the national conference will help erase the belief among many African-Americans nationwide that Boston is racist, due to the infamous school busing and Charles Stuart incidents.  While this hope to change racial stereotypes is in the air, others are weary that there is little change within the Urban League, specifically around issues affecting younger demographics.

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What You Need to Know About Social Security

Congress is currently debating to make serious cuts in Social Security.  Some analysts in Washington believe that the cuts are necessary to help the country out of its economic downturn.  However, any changes in the program will severely affect all recipients, particularly African-Americans.

Social security is a federally funded program that provides financial support for retirees, disabled individuals and dependent survivors.  It was signed into law in 1935 under President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal to provide for a stronger security blanket following the Great Depression, when poverty among senior citizens exceeded 50 percent.  Social Security is one of the largest government programs in the world, paying out billions of dollars every year.

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