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Black unemployment
Black unemployment is at a record low, but tight financial conditions could change that
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
May 30, 2023
Black men made gains in warehousing and transportation, which tend to offer low wages. A recession could hit workers of color hard, economist Michelle Holder says
Black workers could suffer more in employment slowdown
by
Matt Levin
Sep 2, 2022
"The Black workforce is the canary in the coal mine," said Howard University's Bill Spriggs. "They’re already suffering."
Unemployment rate for Black workers going the wrong way as benefits expire
Sep 6, 2021
Black workers were the only racial or ethnic group for whom unemployment rose in the most recent monthly data — to nearly 9%.
Why are unemployment rates higher for Black and Hispanic workers?
Jun 22, 2021
Economists point to structural racism and a lack of access to training and transportation among the factors.
Analysis finds racial disparity in pandemic unemployment benefits
Jun 21, 2021
White unemployment applicants were more likely to get relief than Black applicants.
Black, Latino workers much more likely to have unemployment claims rejected, analysis finds
by
Nova Safo
Jul 31, 2020
Black and Latino workers made up nearly 40% of the unemployed, but were less than 20% of aid recipients.
African-American unemployment is nearly twice as high as white unemployment
Mar 12, 2018
Black women are starting their own businesses at the highest rate of any demographic group, report says.