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Trump Era Job Cuts Threaten Black Middle Class

4/27/2025

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Federal job cuts during the Trump administration pose a serious threat to the Black middle class, a group that has long depended on government jobs for stability and growth. With Black workers representing 18.5% of the federal workforce, these reductions endanger crucial avenues for economic advancement for countless Black families.

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Story summary

Federal job cuts during the Trump administration pose a serious threat to the Black middle class, a group that has long depended on government jobs for stability and growth. With Black workers representing 18.5% of the federal workforce, these reductions endanger crucial avenues for economic advancement for countless Black families.