Career News Although Jobs Report Shows Robust Job Market, African Americans Still Face DiscriminationDerek T. DingleDecember 7, 2019December 7, 2019 by Derek T. DingleDecember 7, 2019December 7, 20191270 Although Friday's job report shows the continuation of a robust labor market, African Americans still face discrimination... Read more
News Black Unemployment Rate Falls to a Record LowDayna HaffendenSeptember 10, 2019September 10, 2019 by Dayna HaffendenSeptember 10, 2019September 10, 20195436 The Bureau of Labor and Statistics revealed that the economy gained 130,000 jobs last month and black unemployment fell to 5.5%, the lowest rate ever.... Read more
Money New Jobs Report: While Unemployment Went Down Overall, Black Unemployment Went UpAdedamola AgboolaFebruary 2, 2018 by Adedamola AgboolaFebruary 2, 2018562 The monthly report showed that black unemployment, which was at an all-time low of 6.8 percent in December,went up to 7.7 percent indicating a new... Read more
Money Does Lower Unemployment Mean Higher Interest Rates?Stacey TisdaleSeptember 4, 2015November 19, 2015 by Stacey TisdaleSeptember 4, 2015November 19, 2015418 “One of the objectives of raising interest rates is actually to put a hold on wage growth … to stop price inflation. I don’t think... Read more
Career We Must Tackle The African American Jobs CrisisDerek T. DingleMarch 12, 2014November 18, 2017 by Derek T. DingleMarch 12, 2014November 18, 2017884 President Obama should take full credit for placing America on the path to recovery... Read more
Career Report: U.S. Adds 175,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Hits 6.7%Janell HazelwoodMarch 7, 2014March 7, 2014 by Janell HazelwoodMarch 7, 2014March 7, 2014265 The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its jobs report, showing little change in unemployment in February.... Read more
News Politics December Jobs Report: Republican Chairman Says Obama Only Offers “Gimmicksâ€Joyce JonesJanuary 10, 2012January 12, 2016 by Joyce JonesJanuary 10, 2012January 12, 2016291 The December 2011 Jobs Report American shows unemployment is in flux, showing signs of promise on some areas and more of the same in others... Read more
Dogfight Over Repeal of Healthcare ReformJoyce JonesJanuary 10, 2011November 14, 2017 by Joyce JonesJanuary 10, 2011November 14, 2017243 House Republicans wasted no time during their first week in charge laying the groundwork for one of two priorities they say helped them win back... Read more