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On the recordMay 20, 2019
High poverty, racially segregated communities often lack the opportunities for upward mobility, contributing to higher youth disconnection rates for communities of color.
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Jahana Hayes
Democratic · Connecticut

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Hayes discusses the impact of poverty and segregation on youth disconnection rates.

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