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When The Paycheck Stops: How To Prepare For Layoffs And Uncertain Job Markets
Black women face a unique set of challenges in the workforce. Despite being the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs and earning more degrees than ever, we continue to experience pay gaps, job discrimination, and higher unemployment rates during economic downturns. A 2023 report from the National Women’s Law Center found that Black women earn only 66 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men. These disparities make it necessary for Black women to approach financial and career security proactively.
