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Experts Warn: Black Recession Looms Amid Rising Unemployment

2/26/2026

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The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies warns the United States may face a Black recession.
Black unemployment rises to 7.5% in 2025, higher than White, Asian, and Hispanic unemployment.
Policy rollbacks under U.S. President Donald Trump harm Black communities, especially Black women as primary earners.
Experts call for better data collection and new initiatives to address disparities, noting Black homeownership stands at 45%.

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The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies warns the United States may face a Black recession.
Black unemployment rises to 7.5% in 2025, higher than White, Asian, and Hispanic unemployment.
Policy rollbacks under U.S. President Donald Trump harm Black communities, especially Black women as primary earners.
Experts call for better data collection and new initiatives to address disparities, noting Black homeownership stands at 45%.