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Danny Davis: “In 2014, nearly half of African American men between the age of 20 and 24 in Chicago were disconnected from both school…”

On the recordSeptember 5, 2017
In 2014, nearly half of African American men between the age of 20 and 24 in Chicago were disconnected from both school and work.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis points out disconnection from education and work among young African American men.

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