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Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double
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"Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double"

- Chaka Fattah

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This quote by Chaka Fattah highlights the value of Social Security in offering financial security for African American senior citizens. Without Social Security, the hardship rate for African American seniors would more than double, suggesting that many more elders would be living in poverty. This is a plain tip of the value of Social Security in providing a safety net for those who are most vulnerable. Social Security is an important income for numerous elders, and it is vital that it is preserved and enhanced in order to make sure that all elders have the financial security they need. This quote functions as a reminder of the significance of Social Security in providing monetary security for African American senior citizens, and of the requirement to ensure that it is kept and reinforced.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Chaka Fattah somewhere between November 21, 1956 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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