Economists say the rise in unemployment among Black Americans could be a troubling sign for the economy at large.

"A much larger unemployment risk and anemic recovery prospects for these workers might cause the next labor market downturn ...

Still, California is no stranger to the upper levels of unemployment rankings. June 2025 was the 19th time the state ranked ...

Black women have long been the backbone of the American economy. They work more hours than almost any other group of women, take on roles that keep communities running, and have some of the highest ...

U.S. job growth likely slowed in July, with the unemployment rate forecast rising back to 4.2%, but that probably would be ...

The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, from 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. The job gains for April and May were revised up by a combined 16,000.

The Labor Department's recent report is concerning because Black folks are often the first to be hit by economic downturns in the nation.