The Unemployment Rate's Deceptive Glow: What the Latest Numbers Mean for Black Women and the US Economy The latest jobs report has sparked celebration among economists and pundits, who point to the declining unemployment rate as proof that the US economy is recovering.
However, a closer look at the numbers reveals a more nuanced – and disturbing – picture. Specifically, when it comes to Black women, the data tells a tale of exclusion rather than inclusion.
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the employment rate for Black women fell by 212,000 over the past few months, even as their working age population grew by 67,000.