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East St. Louis in the News

Posted By Ji-Hyun, May 8, 2009

Unfortunately there is only an audio link, but no video link. Great segment from the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer about how the economy is affecting ESL! Well worth the time to listen. Here are a few rough quotes:

"Unemployment is around 30% for black men, rates comparable to the Great Depression."

"You even have to have connections to work at McDonald's."