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Black People’s Responses To Trump’s Notion Of ‘Black Jobs’
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In a recent debate, Donald Trump claimed that migrants crossing the southern border are taking 'Black jobs,' referring to low-paid, low-security service roles. Black Americans on social media have responded by using hashtags like #BlackJob and #BlackJobs to highlight Black representation across various industries. However, systemic oppression, lack of educational opportunities, and hiring and wage discrimination have resulted in the underrepresentation of Black workers in fast-growing professions. Black workers are most heavily concentrated in service roles such as janitorial, factory, food service, call center, transit, hotel housekeeping, security, and airport baggage handling. Inequitable access to high-quality education plays a role in routing young Black Americans into these jobs. Investing in Historically Black Colleges and Universities and expanding occupational options through higher education can help reduce racial stratification in the workforce. The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $16 billion in support for HBCUs, recognizing their role in producing Black professionals across various fields. While some Black Americans are insulted by Trump's notion of 'Black jobs,' others are using humor to critique and offer culturally resonant commentary on offensive statements and experiences.
#BlackJobs #DonaldTrump #RacialDiscrimination #Employment #Education #SystemicOppression
https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaunharper/2024/06/29/black-peoples-responses-to-trumps-notion-of-black-jobs/
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In a recent debate, Donald Trump claimed that migrants crossing the southern border are taking 'Black jobs,' referring to low-paid, low-security service roles. Black Americans on social media have responded by using hashtags like #BlackJob and #BlackJobs to highlight Black representation across various industries. However, systemic oppression, lack of educational opportunities, and hiring and wage discrimination have resulted in the underrepresentation of Black workers in fast-growing professions. Black workers are most heavily concentrated in service roles such as janitorial, factory, food service, call center, transit, hotel housekeeping, security, and airport baggage handling. Inequitable access to high-quality education plays a role in routing young Black Americans into these jobs. Investing in Historically Black Colleges and Universities and expanding occupational options through higher education can help reduce racial stratification in the workforce. The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $16 billion in support for HBCUs, recognizing their role in producing Black professionals across various fields. While some Black Americans are insulted by Trump's notion of 'Black jobs,' others are using humor to critique and offer culturally resonant commentary on offensive statements and experiences.
#BlackJobs #DonaldTrump #RacialDiscrimination #Employment #Education #SystemicOppression
https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaunharper/2024/06/29/black-peoples-responses-to-trumps-notion-of-black-jobs/