black unemployment

Ayanna Pressley Sounds Alarm on Black Women’s Job Losses

As jobless rates climb and diversity efforts retreat, Boston’s congresswoman convenes a roundtable to spotlight how Black women are being hit hardest in the changing economy.
11/26/2025

As Black Women’s Unemployment Rises, Ayanna Pressley Demands Accountability

'Black women contribute significantly to this nation and this nation’s economy,' she wrote in a letter before applying pressure to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.  
09/10/2025

Black Unemployment Continues To Rise Despite National Jobless Rates Declining

African Americans comprise almost 90 percent of those who are unemployed in the U.S. since April.
07/10/2023

Black Unemployment Hits Record Low 4.7 Percent, But Worker Participation Also Declines

Data suggests that some Black workers have given up looking for work.
05/10/2023

Staggering Increase In Layoffs Threatens Record Low Black Unemployment Rate

Companies often cut diversity hiring and retention in hard economic times, says DEI consultant.
04/25/2023

Why Black Unemployment Fell To A Record Low In Recent Jobs Report

Historically, the Black unemployment rate has been twice that of White Americans.
04/10/2023

Report Says High Unemployment Rates For Black Men Cost The Economy $50 Billion

This contributes to poverty in the Black community.
01/07/2022

Top CEOs, Execs, And Other Business Leaders Combine Forces To Create 1M Jobs For Black America

OneTen wants to change the way America does business.
12/10/2020

Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Travel The Country To Engage Black Businesses

They are reaching Michigan and North Carolina.
09/23/2020

Coronavirus, Which Already Hit African Americans The Hardest, Also Eliminated Black Job Gains

Black employment rose then fell after amid COVID-19.
06/10/2020

Donald Trump Tweeted That He's 'So Happy' Black Unemployment Is At A Historic Low And Twitter Came For Him Heavy

"Um... Still taking credit for Obamas hard work, eh?"
01/06/2018