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flag Black women's unemployment rose to 7.5% in September 2025, the highest among groups, amid federal rollbacks and economic pressures.

flag Black women's unemployment rose sharply to 7.5% in September 2025, the largest increase among demographic groups, despite having the highest labor force participation rate of any female group. flag A Boston roundtable led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley linked the trend to federal actions including the downsizing of the Minority Business Development Agency, cancellation of contracts, rollback of diversity initiatives, and broader economic pressures. flag Black women remain overrepresented in vulnerable sectors like retail, health services, and government administration. flag Attendees called for expanded microloans, state-funded business support, hiring transparency, and stronger anti-discrimination enforcement to address systemic barriers and strengthen economic resilience.

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