Government shutdown is having an outsized impact on Black Americans
The federal government shutdown has lasted for more than a week with no end in sight–and Black Americans across the country are suffering as a result. Civil rights leaders and the president of the largest federal workers’ union, who spoke with theGrio, warn that if a deal is not struck between Democrats and Republicans soon, the damage would further devastate Black communities, who are already experiencing disproportionate economic harm. “The ongoing government shutdown is causing real harm to communities across […]
