In 2025, more than 300,000 Black women reportedly left or were let go from their jobs within the first few months of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Many of those jobs were cut as the Trump Administration downsized the federal workforce. Now, a year after Closer Look’s special programming on this topic, we revisit the issue again with an update on Black unemployment numbers, which remain higher than all other racial groups. This, despite President Trump falsely claiming Black unemployment is at an “historic low.” We also discuss solutions and resources to help Black Americans who are trying to find their next employment opportunity.

 

Guests Include:

Dr. David McMillon, assistant professor and economist with Emory University

Nancy Flake Johnson, CEO & president of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta

John Moye, senior director of legislative policy, social justice and civic engagement with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta

Milton Jones, Jr., chairman of the board for 100 Black Men of America

Sherry Sims, career and leadership strategist and founder of Black Career Women’s Network

In 2025, more than 300,000 Black women reportedly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/laid-off-or-pushed-out-the-impact-of-more-than-300000-black-women-leaving-the-workforce/">left or were let go from their jobs</a>&nbsp;within the first few months of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s return to the White House. Many of those jobs were cut as the Trump Administration downsized the federal workforce. Now, a year after&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>&rsquo;s special programming on this topic, we revisit the issue again with an update on Black unemployment numbers, which remain higher than all other racial groups. This, despite President Trump falsely claiming Black unemployment is at an &ldquo;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AxjTAumrGI">historic low</a>.&rdquo; We also discuss solutions and resources to help Black Americans who are trying to find their next employment opportunity.
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Guests Include:
<a href="https://economics.emory.edu/people/faculty/biography/mcmillon-david.html">Dr. David McMillon</a>, assistant professor and economist with Emory University
<a href="https://nul.org/basic-page/2023-lpc-nancy-flake-johnson">Nancy Flake Johnson</a>, CEO &amp; president of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta
<a href="https://nul.org/basic-page/john-h-moye">John Moye</a>, senior director of legislative policy, social justice and civic engagement with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta
<a href="https://100blackmen.org/board-of-directors/">Milton Jones, Jr.</a>, chairman of the board for 100 Black Men of America
<a href="https://bcwnetwork.com/sherry-sims/">Sherry Sims</a>, career and leadership strategist and founder of Black Career Women&rsquo;s Network

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.