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Black Unemployment Remains Highest in May Jobs Report
Published 10 months, 3 weeks ago
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The U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May, but racial disparities persist. Black unemployment stood at 6.0% — the highest among all racial groups — even as health care hiring surged and wages rose modestly. Experts warn the gains may feel uneven for families still struggling to make ends meet.
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