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EconomyBLS figures put Black Americans’ unemployment at 7%, up from 6%

Bureau of Labor Statistics figures place Black Americans’ jobless rate at 7%, versus 6% earlier.

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BLS figures put Black Americans’ unemployment at 7%, up from 6%
Economy