The Myth of the Welfare Queen
Learn about the myth perpetuated by divisive rhetoric about welfare. Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
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The Myth of the Welfare Queen
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Learn about the myth perpetuated by divisive rhetoric about welfare. Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
In the late 1970s, Reagan perpetuated the myth of African Americans taking advantage of the welfare system, and advocated cutting social services to aid the economy. Learn about the impact of this divisive rhetoric in Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise, Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
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The Myth of the Welfare Queen
Clip: Season 1 | 2m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
In the late 1970s, Reagan perpetuated the myth of African Americans taking advantage of the welfare system, and advocated cutting social services to aid the economy. Learn about the impact of this divisive rhetoric in Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise, Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
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