Thread by @AAPolicyForum

What's the status of Black women's economics in the US? What does the data say about Black women’s employment, income, wealth, and more?

Here are 5 key things to know ⬇️

1. Black women in the U.S. are paid 38% less than white men and 21% less than white women.

2. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Black women have been evicted at least 2x as often as white women.

3. Black women are more than twice as likely as white women to work in the lowest-paying service sector jobs.

4. 63% of Black mothers are the primary breadwinners in their families, compared to only 36.8% of white mothers.

5. Black women carry the highest student loan debt of any racial or ethnic group, borrowing $37,558 on average.

Here's a list of sources and organizations to check out for more data. #StatusofBlackWomen2021