Joint Center 2025 Jobs Day Analysis Featured in New York Amsterdam News

Joint Center Senior Policy Analyst Dr. Gabrielle Smith Finnie was featured in the New York Amsterdam News in an article on the Joint Center’s 2025 Jobs Day analysis on Black unemployment. Dr. Smith Finnie discussed what the numbers mean for Black workers and potential solutions.

From the article: “‘As Black people are resilient and as we’re navigating different times, folks are just trying to find ways to survive, which means seeking upskilling opportunities, going to higher education, trying to find training opportunities, and continuing to advance in their careers as well,’ said Finnie. ‘I think it takes a lot to continue to be agile and nimble, but I think historically we have always seen how Black people have persisted in this world and continue to make survival happen for their families or even generational well-being for their loved ones.'”

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