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Black people, who make up 22% of the poor, receive 14% of government benefits. White people, who make up 42% of the poor, receive 69% of government benefits.

theuppitynegras:

theweightofemptiness:

fuckyeahfeminists:

racismschool:

Just so we’re all clear on what we just read. Black people make up 22% of the poor but only 14% of the government benefits. Meaning, 8% of poor Black people are not taking government benefits when they need them.

While, white people make up 42% of the poor but receive 69% of the government benefits. Meaning, there are white people who are classified as middle class who are receiving government benefits. 

…but welfare queens and stuff.

always reblog.

Numbers. I cannot get over the frivolous obsession with numbers recent generations have.

when black people are the ones being blamed for “draining” the welfare system when we don’t even make up 20% of those using aid numbers mean a lot

it’s called facts and I’m sorry they’re not convenient for you

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