THE FRIGHTENINGLY HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Posted: Sunday, April 11, 2010 by Unknown in Labels: african americans, blacks, hispanics, linktv, linktv.org, minorities, President Obama, tavis smiley, unemployment, unemployment rateWith the unemployment rate at 16% for Blacks and 12% for Hispanics, many minorities are becoming increasingly impatient and frustrated with the Obama administration. Whether the blame is well placed or not, it appears that Obama has done very little to help bridge the huge gap of the minority unemployment rate.
TV and radio personality Tavis Smiley has been a frequent speaker on the discrepancy of unemployment between minorities, the rest of the nation, and Obama. Although Smiley has been criticized by other "prominent" African Americans, he makes an extremely valid point that President Obama needs to be held to the same standards as any other President would be.
LinkTV has been kind enough to provide this 28 minute video documentary on what can be done to bridge the gap of unemployment between minorities and the rest of the nation.