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Black men are working at a higher rate than they used to, but they're still less likely to be working than white, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino men.

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI

  • Black men are working at a considerably lower rate than white, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino men.
  • Incarceration, discrimination, and a lack of work experience have made it harder for some men to find jobs.
  • Despite these challenges, the Black male employment rate has risen considerably in recent years.

If you want to describe Black men's progress in the labor force, there are arguably two narratives you can choose from.

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Why Black men's job situation is worse than it looks