These Economic Changes Greatly Harmed Black Workers and Black Households This Past Year

These Economic Changes Greatly Harmed Black Workers and Black Households This Past Year

Black workers and Black households disproportionately faced employment hardships in 2025 due to changes in the economy, namely a result of the Trump Administration's direct targeting of the federal government, CBPP's Gbenga Ajilore explains. NOTE: The figures presented in this video for federal government and manufacturing employment represent data through November 2025 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ------------------------------- Connect with CBPP: Visit our website: cbpp.org Twitter(X): http://www.twitter.com/centeronbudget Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/centeronbudget.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/centeronbudget Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/centeronbudget Threads: https://www.threads.com/@centeronbudget The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute that combines rigorous research and analysis, strategic communications, and effective advocacy to shape debates and affect policy, both nationally and in states.