US EditionApril's Employment Data Reveals Disproportionate Impact on Black Women
- Black women lost 106,000 jobs in April 2025, marking the steepest job decline among all demographic groups in the U.S. Labor market.
- This job loss follows ongoing federal rollbacks of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and reductions in government employment since early 2024.
- Economist William Michael Cunningham explained these figures reflect broader policy shifts causing Black women seeking jobs to face significant hiring barriers.
- In April, the unemployment figure for Black women increased sharply from 5.1% to 6.1%, representing the largest monthly rise among all race and gender groups.
- This setback highlights persistent labor market disparities and economic vulnerability for Black women, with implications for household income and community well-being.
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The Philadelphia Tribune
BlackPressUSABlack Women Decimated by Job Loss in Trump Economy
According to newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Black women experienced the steepest job loss of any demographic group in April, shedding 106,000 jobs. The April report shows a significant setback for Black women in the…
Chicago Defender
Atlanta Daily WorldBlack Women Lost Most Jobs Among All Workers In April: Report
Black women lost more jobs than any other group in April, with experts linking the rise in unemployment to the Trump administration’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies at the federal level.
The Washington Informer
Dallas WeeklyMore Than 106,000 Black Women Lost Jobs Last Month
Black women experienced the steepest job loss of any demographic group in April, with their unemployment rate jumping from 5.1% to 6.1%, while overall Black unemployment rate rose to 6.3%. The post More Than 106,000 Black Women Lost Jobs Last Month appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Black Women Lost 106,000 Jobs In April—But The Impact Goes Beyond Headlines
Source: Igor Suka / Getty Big shifts are happening in the job market right now. And if you’re a Black woman, the latest numbers may hit a little harder—and a lot closer to home. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Black women lost 106,000 jobs in April 2025. That’s more than any other group. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate stayed steady at 4.2% and over 170,000 jobs were added across the country. So while the economy is t…
Why Recent Job Loss Among Black Women Is Concerning
Source: Igor Suka / Getty Big shifts are happening in the job market right now. And if you’re a Black woman, the latest numbers may hit a little harder—and a lot closer to home. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Black women lost 106,000 jobs in April 2025. That’s more than any other group. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate stayed steady at 4.2% and over 170,000 jobs were added across the country. So while the economy is t…
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