Summary
The unemployment rate for Black women increased to 7.5% in August, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This rise is mainly due to cuts in the federal workforce by President Trump, which disproportionately affect Black women.
Key Facts
- The unemployment rate for Black women was 7.5% in August.
- In January, the rate was 5.4%.
- The overall unemployment rate has only increased by 0.3 percentage points.
- President Trump reduced jobs in the federal workforce.
- These job cuts have had a larger impact on Black women.
- Black women make up 28% of employees in some targeted federal agencies.
- The federal government has lost 97,000 jobs so far this year.
