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Why Black Unemployment Just Rose to Its Highest Level Since January 2022
- The unemployment rate for Black workers rose from six percent to 6.8 percent from May to June.
- In June, the unemployment rate for Black women decreased to 6.1 percent, while for Black men, it increased to 7.5 percent, the highest since January 2022.
- Young Black workers experienced an unemployment rate increase from 11.6 percent to 17.9 percent from May to June.
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June 2025 Jobs Day Analysis - Joint Center
The Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases how the numbers impact Black workers. Our June Jobs Day analysis is below. From May to June, the unemployment rate for Black workers increased from six percent to 6.8 percent. From May to June, the number of Black workers employed decreased by 193,000. In June, the unemployment rate for Black women decreased to 6.1 percent, and for Black men, it in…
Black women’s unemployment is rising. Economists say it’s a warning sign
This story was originally reported by Chabeli Carrazana of The 19th. Meet Chabeli and read more of her reporting on gender, politics and policy. Unemployment rates over the past year have remained largely steady for every group of workers but one: Black women, whose unemployment rates have been rising. For the past three months that increase has been even more pronounced, with Black women’s unemployment rate hovering at 6% — twice the rate of W…
In the past month, unemployment among black Americans reached its highest level in more than three years, in sharp contrast with the resurgence of the labour market in general. The unemployment rate among black Americans rose to 6.8% in June, reports the Department of Labour on Friday (3), an increase emphasised on 6% of May and the highest level since January 2022. Meanwhile, national unemployment rate fell to 4.1% and employers created 147 000…
Black Unemployment Rises Despite Job Growth
(AURN News) — Black unemployment rose to 6.8 percent in June, according to the latest U.S. jobs report, even as the broader economy added 147,000 positions. The overall unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.1 percent, but the gap between racial groups widened: While joblessness for Black workers increased, the unemployment rate for white workers dropped to 3.6 percent. Government hiring led the gains. State governments added 47,000 jobs in J…
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