‘Supermarket Redlining’: Why Black families pay more for food

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‘Supermarket Redlining’: Why Black families pay more for food

Black households are disproportionately affected by food insecurity due to supermarket redlining, food deserts, and higher prices, and the federal government is investigating the high cost of groceries to ensure that major businesses are not exploiting their power to inflate prices.

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