New reports offer insight into the barriers Black men face in securing stable employment
CHICAGO — A new report is challenging Chicago to do better by Black men and it is already driving change.
The report, called “Breaking the Chains: Reclaiming Wealth, Power, and Dignity for Black Men,” offers some insight into the barriers that Black men and fathers face in securing stable employment.
Co-author Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr. joined WGN News on Saturday to discuss the findings.
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