In the past six months, more than 300,000 Black women have left or been forced out of the U.S. workforce. This is not a coincidence. It reflects deep structural challenges that stretch from federal layoffs to the rollback of DEI programs, to longstanding inequities in employment. Mentorship and networking, often lifelines for Black women navigating…
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300,000 Black Women Have Left the Workforce — In Just Months. Here’s What Comes Next.
In the last 3 to 5 months, over 300,000 Black women have exited the U.S. workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We’re not talking long-term trends — this is now. Layoffs. Corporate restructuring. Burnout. Family responsibilities. And somehow, Black women are still expected to pivot without pause. But here’s what we know at…
Avoid the Holiday Crunch..Create a Savings Fund
The best way to get a jump on holiday shopping is to begin with a holiday savings fund. This will ensure that you have the money that you need for holiday shopping before the very last shopping day! Rather than trying to squeeze holiday shopping into the budget in December, get a jump on your…
