Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.

[C_Clayton_Jones]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.

 

[yidnar]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.

NY Times ...

 

[DonGlock26]

They can have the jobs opened up by the deporting of the Left's illegal alien slave labor.

 

[theHawk]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.

Are these blacks illegal Africans?

 

[mudwhistle]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.

If it's from the NY Slimes the context is fake.

Is being a professional shoplifter a means of employment?

But dreaming up fake jobs based on racism shouldn't be a part of government. After all DEI is anti-White racism.

 

[candycorn]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.

Black men (in particular) didn't show up for Harris.

As a group, it's hard for me to have sympathy for them (as a group). On a case-by-case basis...yep it sucks. No social safety nets; no means of upward mobility...sky high housing costs, food prices out of control; And Wait til the blob and company destroy the postal workers unions.

Its a high price to pay to avoid having a female POTUS but they were willing to pay it.

 

[DonGlock26]

Black men (in particular) didn't show up for Harris.

They knew she was a drunken buffoon.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.

When institutions are no longer forced to hire unqualified black employees, in the name of DEI, unqualified blacks will have fewer jobs.

Kamala is currently unemployed, speaking of unqualified black hires.

 

[Concerned American]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.

Gee, we wouldn't have these fluctuations if people were hired and promoted based on merit and intelligence instead of artificial, irrelevant tributes like race, gender, sex and sexual preference. The change is refreshing--but not to worry. Those numbers will turn around as soon as the best and brightest are selected with no regard to physical attributes.

 

[mudwhistle]

Black men (in particular) didn't show up for Harris.

As a group, it's hard for me to have sympathy for them (as a group). On a case-by-case basis...yep it sucks. No social safety nets; no means of upward mobility...sky high housing costs, food prices out of control; And Wait til the blob and company destroy the postal workers unions.

Its a high price to pay to avoid having a female POTUS but they were willing to pay it.

Yeah......but it seems most of the unemployed are black females.
Black males still seem to be working. Their labor participation rate is pretty much the same as white males.
Black females is half of that.
Must be a lot of fat hoes getting in fights instead of earning a paycheck.

 

[struth]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.

What a racist post

 

[Dekster]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.

That's part of it. Now tell us the other part of it that isn't so favorable to your narrative.

 

[Orangecat]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.

I refuse to believe that blacks can't succeed without being given preferential treatment.

 

[mudwhistle]

I refuse to believe that blacks can't succeed without being given preferential treatment.

Hey.....blacks can't get proper ID nor work a computer.

And did you know that many of them are suffering from heart disease because everyone keeps calling them the "N" word?

 

[Concerned American]

Hey.....blacks can't get proper ID nor work a computer.

And did you know that many of them are suffering from heart disease because everyone keeps calling them the "N" word?

C'mon man. The race baiters on this site have been slapped down. Maybe its time to start celebrating excellence regardless of physical attributes as well. I'd welcome the allies. It would be refreshing to see more logic cheered by all groups of people. Just sayin' Nuff said.

 

[justoffal]

When institutions are no longer forced to hire unqualified black employees, in the name of DEI, unqualified blacks will have fewer jobs.

Kamala is currently unemployed, speaking of unqualified black hires.

Bingo

 

[1srelluc]

When institutions are no longer forced to hire unqualified black employees, in the name of DEI, unqualified blacks will have fewer jobs.

Indeed....One standard deviation lower in IQ means something in the real world when DEI is not involved.

But hey, we need folks to work construction and such too. Plenty of job openings.

Pays well and builds real character.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

I refuse to believe that blacks can't succeed without being given preferential treatment.

That’s what white democrats believe.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Helped gett a youg black man a job at place i work. He's been. There 2 hrs making more than double than he was before.

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

“Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. It’s a troubling indicator: Joblessness often spikes higher for historically marginalized groups during economic downturns, and takes longer to fall.

This time, the Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when conditions improve.

The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers, economists said.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/economy/black-unemployment-federal-layoffs-diversity-initiatives.html?

Trump supporters will of course lie about this being ‘fake news.’

It’s not.

Trump’s assault on diversity programs is having the desired outcome.