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A study revealed minority retail workers are paid less than white peers. Researchers say this feeds into poverty and recommend an increase in minimum wage. The minimum wage nationwide is $7.25 an hour, but many states have higher minimum wages. Fast food workers have been [protesting for higher pay](https://time.com/3822464/fast-food-workers-protest-higher-wages/ "Fast Food Workers Protest for Higher Wages in Hundreds of Cities") recently as well.

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