How America cheated Black GIs after World War II, contributing to the racial wealth gap

MarketWatch Thursday 18 June 2026, 18:40 UTC By Brett Arends 1 min read

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Their descendants, and the rest of us, are still paying the price.

Their descendants, and the rest of us, are still paying the price. [Image text:] ASA VORLDWAR

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How America cheated Black GIs after World War II, contributing to the racial wealth gap

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