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Black Unemployment Fell to 11.6 Percent in April

The overall unemployment rate was 6.3 percent.
05/02/2014

Scott and Booker Take a Bipartisan LEAP to Increase Job Opportunities

The lawmakers introduce bill to boost apprenticeships.
04/09/2014

Obama: Students Need Help to Get 'In-Demand Jobs'

Obama and Biden announce funding to boost job prospects.
04/07/2014

Black Unemployment Ticked Up Slightly in March

The overall unemployment rate was 6.7 percent.
04/04/2014

Official: Obama to Push for More Overtime Pay

Obama calls for some salaried workers to receive overtime.
03/12/2014
people standing in line

Black Unemployment Dipped in February

The overall unemployment rate was 6.7 percent.
03/07/2014

Black Unemployment Rose in January to 12.1 Percent

The national unemployment rate was 6.6 percent.
02/07/2014
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Black Unemployment Dips Again in April

The overall unemployment rate was 7.5 percent.
05/03/2013

Senate Democrats Postpone Vote on Labor Nominee

Whistleblower threat pushes Thomas Perez' hearing to May.
04/24/2013
Detroit

African-American Unemployment Rate Declined in March

The overall unemployment rate dipped to 7.6 percent.
04/05/2013

Civil Rights Leaders Salute Thomas Perez as Labor Secretary

Perez is hailed as a champion of equal rights.
03/18/2013