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In Mississippi, a long-running UBI is helping Black mothers

In the U.S. 30% of families headed by Black mothers live below the poverty line. But one initiative in Mississippi is trying to address that problem with a guaranteed income program. Zachary Green reports as part of our ongoing series, “Chasing the Dream: Poverty, Opportunity and Justice in America.”

In Mississippi, a long-running UBI is helping Black mothers

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