Systemic racism and a long history of discrimination have meant that African Americans have always fared worse in the labor market, both in good times and more so in bad times. While there may be some celebrating that the national unemployment rate in May fell to 14.7% from 13.3% in April, black unemployment remained virtually unchanged. In April, the black unemployment rate was 16.7%, in May, it actually increased to 16.8%.
In the face of racism
In the face of racism
In the face of racism
Systemic racism and a long history of discrimination have meant that African Americans have always fared worse in the labor market, both in good times and more so in bad times. While there may be some celebrating that the national unemployment rate in May fell to 14.7% from 13.3% in April, black unemployment remained virtually unchanged. In April, the black unemployment rate was 16.7%, in May, it actually increased to 16.8%.