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William Lacy Clay: The racial and gender wealth gap has been a persistent challenge for this country.

On the recordJuly 8, 2020
The racial and gender wealth gap has been a persistent challenge for this country.
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William Lacy Clay
Missouri

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Clay highlights the ongoing issue of wealth disparity affecting minorities.

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