Why the Spike in Black Unemployment Is an Alarming Sign of What’s to Come

Why the Spike in Black Unemployment Is an Alarming Sign of What’s to Come

Troubling and unusual unemployment numbers for Black Americans are signaling that the U.S. is on its way to a potential recession, economists tell TPM.

The System Is Rigged: Black Women Suffer Spiking Unemployment While White America Holds Steady

Source: Xavier Lorenzo / Getty The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ August jobs report, released Sept. 5, revealed concerning trends for Black Americans. Black women, in particular, saw a sharp rise in unemployment, while Black employment as a whole continues to face major setbacks.  The report highlighted that the unemployment rate for Black women jumped to 6.7% in August, up from 6.3% in July. Similarly, the unemployment rate for Black men increase…