While the U.S.' overall unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in the most recent jobs report, it rose to 7.3% among Black women. Jericka Duncan spoke with two women who have faced prolonged unemployment to find out what's behind the trend. MORE
Black women are being hit especially hard in today’s U.S. job market. Here, we compile the latest insights on this reality—and what can be done to better support them.
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