The Informal Economy: Oakland's Prison-to-Poverty Pipeline
Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 9m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
U.S. history shows the criminal justice system and unemployment go hand in hand.
U.S. history shows the criminal justice system and unemployment go hand in hand when it comes to the disenfranchisement of black people. While black and brown men face disproportionate incarceration rates, they also face discrimination and high unemployment rates when they return home to neighborhoods that lack jobs and avenues for upward mobility.
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The Informal Economy: Oakland's Prison-to-Poverty Pipeline
Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 9m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
U.S. history shows the criminal justice system and unemployment go hand in hand when it comes to the disenfranchisement of black people. While black and brown men face disproportionate incarceration rates, they also face discrimination and high unemployment rates when they return home to neighborhoods that lack jobs and avenues for upward mobility.
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City Rising: The Informal Economy (Preview)
Preview: S2 Ep1 | 2m 1s | Follow four California workers organizing to find pathways to legalization and protection. (2m 1s)
The Informal Economy: De-Criminalizing LA Street Vending
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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 10m 38s | For decades, many immigrants have been criminalized for supporting their families. (10m 38s)
The Informal Economy: Demand for Low-Wage Work
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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 7m 46s | Experts say many immigrants work untraditional jobs because they lack proper labor access. (7m 46s)
The Informal Economy: The History of Workers' Rights
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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 13m 42s | Institutions and social norms have contributed to the creation of a segmented economy. (13m 42s)
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