We need to know their background, their gender, their geography, and their industry in order to fully understand the picture here. So let's look at the current unemployment crisis. While we have a 4.3% unemployment rate, it is not evenly distributed for all communities. It is disproportionately hurting black families, black workers, the rate is 7.3%, while for the white work rate is 3.7%. This is a stark contrast, which is why I've been calling for a plan of action. (04:29–04:35)
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Asserts that the overall unemployment rate is 4.3% but varies by community.
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