"It's Not A Good Thing For Us": Black Economists Debunk Trump's Claims About Black Unemployment

The job market unexpectedly reversed its free fall in May as employers brought back millions of workers after pandemic-induced layoffs. The rate fell to 13.3% from 14.7 percent in April but still remains higher than in any previous postwar recession.

Tens of millions remain out of work. Job openings remain far below normal and the story for Black unemployment is even more dire. The overall unemployment rate for black people is 16.8%. For Black men it's 16% and for Black women it's 17.5%.

Roland spoke with economists Gbenga Ajilore, Senior Economist at the Center for American Progress; Kristen Broady, Dean of the College of Business at Dillard University; and Dr. William Spriggs, Economist at Howard University.

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