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Shoot the Recession

Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 10:54am

"Shoot the Recession" documents the economic crisis as seen through the eyes of Slate readers. Photos are shared through Slate's group Flickr page, where readers are encouraged to submit their work:

Latest Recession Casualty: Historically Black Colleges


Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 10:37am

from the RootHistorically black colleges may be the next victims of the recession, with university endowments at elite colleges like Morehouse, Morris Brown and Spelman dwindling. The crisis has raised tough questions regarding whether historically black colleges are still financially secure, said Root writer Denise Stewart:

The Black Women's Salon: A Financial Index


Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 9:21am

from the RootAs we all cut back on certain luxuries, it's worth noting which pampering practices endure. With that in mind, The Root has launched a special series on African-American women's hair as an economic indicator:

Shoot the Recession

Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 9:50am

from SlateLike a new-era WPA, Slate has launched "Shoot the Recession," a compilation of user-submitted photos documenting the recession. Since beginning last week, the project has received more than 160 submissions.

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