This Meant You Were POOR Growing Up Black in the 1970s!

This Meant You Were POOR Growing Up Black in the 1970s!

The 1970s were a time of survival for many Black families, and certain things in the household told a story without saying a word. These were the signs that money was tight and every dollar had to stretch. Here are 25 things from the 1970s that Black families who lived through this time will never forget.

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