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Black Youth Employment Surges 15% in Hospitality Sector

9/11/2025

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Black youth employment in the U.S. hospitality sector increased by 15% in July 2025, despite an overall industry decline.
Total youth employment in leisure and hospitality decreased to 5.36 million from 5.52 million in 2024.
Black youth employment rose from 654,000 to 752,000, while White youth employment fell by nearly 300,000.
Hispanic or Latino employment remained steady at 1.22 million.
The hospitality sector continues to be the largest employer for young Americans, highlighting the need for better retention strategies.

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Story summary

Black youth employment in the U.S. hospitality sector increased by 15% in July 2025, despite an overall industry decline.
Total youth employment in leisure and hospitality decreased to 5.36 million from 5.52 million in 2024.
Black youth employment rose from 654,000 to 752,000, while White youth employment fell by nearly 300,000.
Hispanic or Latino employment remained steady at 1.22 million.
The hospitality sector continues to be the largest employer for young Americans, highlighting the need for better retention strategies.