Black Professionals Say The Job Search Is Harder Than Ever—And AI Is Part Of The Problem

Black Professionals Say The Job Search Is Harder Than Ever—And AI Is Part Of The Problem

By Andrea Bossi ·Updated January 8, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The U.S. job market wasn’t very healthy in 2025, and things don’t look like they’re greatly improving any time soon.Last year had some low points in employment. To start, in 2025, there were the most layoffs since the pandemic. Black unemployment rose — disproportionately compared to other racial groups —  notably under an administration that’s been loud about its …