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You are here: Home / History / What was done to help the black underclass in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s?

What was done to help the black underclass in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s?

June 23, 2020 by Karen Hill

Many programs were created to help as well as to call attention to the problems of impoverished African Americans.

Some organizations, such as the Urban League, started programs to help the black family remain intact. Others began programs to help youngsters stay in school; the NAACP’s Back in School/Stay in School program is one example.

Local churches, small organizations, and individuals who wanted to help did and still do what they can to educate and encourage those in the community who need it.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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