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Black unemployment

Coverage of Black unemployment in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 7 · 09:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 7 · 09:01 UTC
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  • POLITICSJul 7 · 09:01 UTCNYT US
    After Courting Black Voters, Trump Downplays Black Unemployment

    President Trump addressed Black unemployment in the Oval Office on June 4, stating new factory openings provide hope for Black workers. The article notes his outreach to Black voters prior to this statement.

  • POLITICSJul 7 · 09:00 UTCTHE CITY NYC
    Black Unemployment in NYC Still Trails Nation Amid Competition, DEI Retreat

    Black unemployment in New York City remains higher than the national average at 8.8%, with over 100,000 Black New Yorkers unemployed amid corporate layoffs, reduced competition for blue-collar jobs, and a retreat from diversity-boosting hiring practices. Animator Brandon V. Fletcher, who lost his job after his company was acquired, represents the challenges faced by unemployed Black workers, including liquidating retirement savings and struggling to find new opportunities.

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