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Black Americans donate higher share of income than whites

In a 10-part series for Washington Post, Michelle Singletary authored examinations on common misconceptions involving race and inequality through her personal experience. She uncovered that Black Americans invest differently than white citizens and donate income to their communities. Read More: Top 10 things Black Americans need to know about the …

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US hiring slows sharply to 245,000 jobs as virus intensifies

America’s employers sharply scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown. At the same time, the unemployment rate fell to a still-high 6.7%, from 6.9% in October as many people stopped …

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US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as virus escalates

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department said that initial claims for jobless …

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Why Thanksgiving this year with family should be cancelled

As COVID-19 cases soar and hospitals become overwhelmed, it’s time for us to rethink one of our most sacred American traditions — Thanksgiving. Simply put, we’re headed in the wrong direction. And as the old adage says: Men lie. Women lie. Numbers don’t.  5 — The number of consecutive record …

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