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Unemployment: The Price We Pay for Lower Inflation
Author: Amber Light
Within this Member Perspective article, we embark on an exploration of the intriguing interplay between unemployment and inflation, revealing a stark reality: the unemployment average for black and brown communities stands nearly twice as high as the national average. The national unemployment rate is expected to increase by approximately 40% by the end of 2023. Moreover, the current uncertainties in the workforce economy have paved the way for a rise in independent contractors. As we navigate this multifaceted landscape, we shall unearth the intricate trade-offs and policy considerations that lie at the core of a persistent quandary: Does the pursuit of lower inflation come at too great a cost in terms of unemployment?
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The Evolution of Institutional Slavery Part 1: Before the 13th Amendment
Author : Amber Light
In this member perspective article written by More Than Three Fifth member, Amber Light take you through her thoughts on the evolution of slavery prior to the 13th Amendment.
Slavery is a finely stitched thread in the very fabric of America. Institutionalized cheap labor has always been part of the American culture….
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The Evolution of Institutional Slavery Part 2: After the Thirteenth Amendment
Release Date: April 2023
Author: AmberLight
This member perspective article written by More Than Three Fifth member, AmberLight continues to share her thoughts on the evolution of slavery, but coming from a perspective that looks at life after the 13th Amendment, when chattel slavery ended.
Chattel slvery exists when an individual is considered the personal property of another. However the implementation of the 13th Amendment gave birth to the criminalization of black Americans through state imposed Black Codes that evolved from vagrancy laws to Jim Crow to the War on Drugs. Lets dig in more to this members perspective.
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The Three Fifths Compromise.
How did we get here
Author : AmbersLight
After US colonist secured their freedom from Britan, the injustice of slavery became a rising topic of discussion in the northern and southern US colonies. Many states in the North were behind slavery being abolished, but the need for slavery in the South was more prevalent and there was more resistance to a ban slavery. This difference of opinion led to the need for a more formal governance of the colonies, so when drafting the US Constitution in 1787, the Three-Fifths Compromise was proposed…