Tagged: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Racial Differences in Baby Boomers’ Labor Force Participation

Since 1979, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has periodically interviewed individuals born between 1957 and 1964 - the latter years of the baby boomer generation. Their latest data, collected in 2022 and 2023, documents this birth cohort's experiences in labor force participation from ages 18 to 58.

Racial Differences in Higher Education Spending Have Little to Do With Race

In comparing Black and White families of similar income, wealth, educational background etc., the Bureau of Labor Statistics found there were almost no differences in the amounts spent on higher education.

Racial Differences in Union Membership and Wages

In 2013, there were 2,081,000 African American union members, some 13.6 percent of all African American workers. For union members, Blacks earned 80.9 percent of the wages earned by Whites.

Unemployment Rate Drops, But the Racial Gap Persists

In December, 11.9 percent of African Americans were unemployed. This is double the White rate of 5.9 percent. This 2-to-1 Black unemployment rate compared to the rate for Whites has been constant for many decades.

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Tashika Griffith Appointed President of Germanna Community College in Virginia

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“I have been deeply impressed by Germanna’s strong sense of community and its steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success," said Dr. Griffith. "I look forward to building upon this remarkable foundation as we continue advancing the College’s mission and impact across the region."

Toneyce Sheree Randolph Named Chief Academic Officer at Bennett College

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Dr. Randolph has extensive experience leading academic affairs at historically Black colleges. Prior to her new role, she was the chief academic officer at both Morris Brown College in Atlanta and Clinton College in South Carolina.

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