Unemployment Among Black Males Hits Another Record Low

Unemployment Among Black Males Hits Another Record Low
Construction workers smooth tar as they pave a road in San Francisco, Calif., on Oct. 5, 2018. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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Black American men are experiencing their lowest unemployment rate on record at 6.3 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
When women are included in the November count, unemployment among black Americans fell to 5.9 percent, which equaled the record low reached in May.
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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