Unemployment
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Black Business
Black unemployment gap has widened nationally, remains pronounced in Indiana
The state’s unemployment rate for Black workers stood at 5.9% in this year’s first quarter, according to an analysis of…
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Health + Wellness
Unemployment is a National Health Crisis For Black Women – BlackDoctor
In February 2026, the unemployment rate for Black women reached a high of 7.7%, and those are not just numbers;…
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Tech
December 2025 Unemployment Rate Lower Than November As 50,000 New Jobs Were Added To The US Economy – AfroTech
In terms of the latest jobs report, thousands of new roles were added to the U.S. economy last month. However,…
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Tech
Black Unemployment Rate Climbs To 8.3%, The Highest Since 2021 – AfroTech
As the U.S. labor market shows signs of strain, new federal data indicates Black workers are experiencing rising unemployment at…
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Tech
After Battling Unemployment In 2024, Being An AFROTECH™ Insider Empowered Armand Cheeks To Make His Next Career Move
Confidence goes a long way, and that spirit helped New York’s Armand Cheeks make his next career move. Cheeks, Brooklyn-born…
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Tech
Salehe Bembury Says Running Out Of Money, Getting Scared, And LinkedIn Got Him To Versace — ‘I Look Like The Image Of Unemployment’
From financial uncertainty to high-fashion success, Salehe Bembury has shaped modern sneaker culture with creativity and vision. Salehe Bembury On…
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Black Business
Black unemployment is surging again. This time is different
NEW YORK — Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling…
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Tech
As Black Women Unemployment Numbers Continue To Rise, Here Are A Few Resources To Tap Into
Black women continue to face the highest unemployment rates in the United States, with joblessness rising to 6.7% in August.…
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Black Business
Why rising Black unemployment is a warning sign for America’s economy
Facebook Tweet Email Link August, which is heralded as Black Business Month, should have been a time to celebrate the…
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Black Business
Unemployment rate for Black Americans reaches its highest level since pandemic
America’s job market is softening. A benchmark survey released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows over 900,000 fewer…
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