Uptick in unemployment rate for Black women
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 11, 2025
Numerous news outlets have reported an increase in the unemployment rate for Black women as of April. The jobless rate for Black women aged 20 and older rose to 6.1%.
According to a report from Impact Investing, the data for April 2025 indicates a concerning trend for the Black labor force, particularly among Black women, who have seen a sharp rise in unemployment.
