This document discusses inner-city poverty in America. It provides statistics on poverty rates in various US cities and among different demographic groups. It also examines some of the root causes of poverty such as lack of access to jobs, education, and social services. A variety of sources are cited that look at issues of urban poverty, race, welfare, and proposed solutions.

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