Local economists are raising concern about rising unemployment rates that are disproportionately affecting Black workers across the country and here in Hampton Roads, with potential ripple effects throughout the regional economy.
“When we talk about unemployment its not just a jobs issue. Its an economic issue for the entire region,” said Bebonchu Atems, Dean of the School of Business at Norfolk State University.
The data discussed in the article is from August 2025, due to the recent government shutdown new information has not been released.…