Black Women, Unemployment and an Uncertain Economy

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We’re talking about the unemployment crisis facing Black women. New jobless figures show black workers continue to have the highest unemployment rate of any racial group in the country. And while Black women saw a slight Decline over the past month, the numbers remain significantly higher than they were this time last year. What’s behind the struggle? How are black women navigating layoffs, job searches, economic uncertainty… and what are they doing to bounce back?Black women sound off.

Guests:

 Ashley Panelli – Co-Director at 9 to 5

Lenice Emanuel – Executive Director of the Alabama Institute for Social Justice