The Color of Unemployment: How Policy and Prejudice Push Black Women Out of the Workforce

This policy brief examines the escalating unemployment crisis among Black women, arguing that recent federal policies and a political climate hostile to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) initiatives worsen systemic discrimination. The analysis shows how misapplied government efficiency measures and enduring misogynoir create an inequitable environment where Black women are disproportionately laid off and face barriers to job security.

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December 12, 2025

Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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Morgan Collins

2025 Fall Fellow

A native of Apopka, Florida, Morgan is a Howard University senior dedicated to shaping equitable policy through their studies in Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications (with concentrations in Organizational Communications and Economics). Their core mission is to create policies and precedents that ensure authentic representation for minority communities. Morgan is pursuing a career in public affairs and government relations to turn this commitment into action.

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