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Maxine Waters: “Systemic racism is a national crisis that impedes the full inclusion of diverse communities in our economy.”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2020
Systemic racism is a national crisis that impedes the full inclusion of diverse communities in our economy.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters emphasizes the impact of systemic racism on economic inclusion.

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