The Black unemployment rate is consistently twice that of white workers. Here’s why
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on April 16, 2024
A surge in hiring last month far exceeded expectations and kept the unemployment rate at a near-historic low -- but the strong performance didn't benefit everyone.
The unemployment rate among Black men jumped to 5.3% in January, rising from 4.6% over the previous month, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor . . .