Historically, labor market outcomes for African-Americans have been worse than those for the population as a whole. The problem is even more acute for black men, particularly for young black men with low educational attainment.
Key Concerns
· The Unemployment Rate for Black Men is Double That of All Men.· Labor Force Participation Is Lower Among Black Men.
· Nearly 40 Percent of Black Men Were Not Working in 2006.
· The Problem of Black Male Unemployment Is Particularly Acute Among Young Men.
· Little Education Means Joblessness for Many Young Black Men.
· High Rates of Incarceration Pose Steep Employment Barriers for Black Men.
· Rigid Child Support Collection Creates a Disincentive to Find Work for Half of African American Men Aged 25 to 36.
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