Nikki Porcher argues that the unemployment crisis among Black women is a systemic failure, not a personal one, and calls for workforce systems that center Black women’s lived experience and support their proven economic power.
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Posted inNothing but the Truth
Resist MAGA’s efforts to disempower Black women
The rising unemployment rate for Black women reveals deeper political forces shaping labor, power, and leadership in 2025, with clear implications for Minnesota and beyond.
Posted inBusiness
Joblessness spiking among Black women
Upcoming job fair addresses this emerging crisis Terace Johnson has her pulse on Minnesota’s employment picture. As CEO of Spotlight Staffing, Johnson heads a business that specializes in recruiting employees for multiple industries, including health care, finance, accounting, skilled labor, manufacturing and education. She’s spotting a trend that deeply concerns her. “I’m seeing a growing […]
Posted inOpinion
Why MAGA policies are detrimental to Black communities
The MAGA agenda is a dangerous regression that threatens to undo the progress we’ve made, especially for Black Americans.
Posted inOpinion
Workers deserve a break
There were 18 million more unemployment insurance claims now than a year ago, and nearly 10 million fewer jobs than before the pandemic.
Posted inNews
House passes $2 trillion stimulus package deal
The checks would be directly deposited into bank accounts if you included direct deposit information on your tax form.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘Minnesota Nice’ reveals lingering White supremacy
The Twin Cities is ranked as the fourth worst state for Blacks in the country.