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When One Job Loss Echoes Across the Economy: Why Black Women’s Unemployment Is Everyone’s Problem.

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💼 When One Job Loss Echoes Across the Economy: Why Black Women’s Unemployment Is Everyone’s Problem. By Chicago’s Black Business Network (CBBN) When we talk about unemployment, the conversation often stops at the individual story—the job lost, the bills piling up, the uncertainty that follows. But unemployment, especially among Black women , is not an isolated issue. It’s a collective economic warning that affects every community, every business, and every family. According to POLITICO , which cites MSNBC reporting, more than 300,000 Black women have been pushed out of the labor force this year . This isn’t a niche headline—it’s a national red flag. When Black women lose ground in the labor market, the entire economy feels it. Their participation is a leading indicator of growth, stability, and household resilience. 🚨 20 Ways One Person’s Unemployment Impacts the Economy 1️⃣ Reduced Consumer Spending – Less income means fewer dollars flowing to small businesses. 2️⃣ Decline in Tax...
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New Surveys.

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New survey opportunities for you.  Laundry Product Innovations: Business Feedback Panel 30-minute Remote one-on-one session) https://app.respondent.io/respondents/projects/view/68e531821bbe6015935ea43e?referralCode=sonjaperdue-f03cc31dd91b Personal Care & Beauty: Try at Home + Interview 2-phase: at-home tasks + 30-min interview) https://app.respondent.io/respondents/projects/view/68e68e80de948b09cf25835b?referralCode=sonjaperdue-f03cc31dd91b Do you use Stripe’s Crypto products? 10-minute one-on-one) https://app.respondent.io/respondents/projects/view/68e658f838cc19d3e592b3e1?referralCode=sonjaperdue-f03cc31dd91b Household Goods Shopper (Cincinnati / NKY) 30-minute Remote interview) https://app.respondent.io/respondents/projects/view/68e3af1eb86f024149a08296?referralCode=sonjaperdue-f03cc31dd91b Parents & Soon-to-Be Parents 90-min in-person guided shop) https://app.respondent.io/respondents/projects/view/68e41db32f2e30bfe19a26db?referralCode=sonjaperdue-f03cc31dd91b Home ...
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Never Ignore These Relationship Red Flags 🚩

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In business and in life, strong relationships are essential. But just like spotting trends in the marketplace, you must also recognize warning signs in your personal and professional connections. Ignoring red flags can cost you time, money, and peace of mind. Here are five relationship red flags you should never overlook: 1. Lack of Respect Respect is non-negotiable. If someone consistently dismisses your ideas, belittles your work, or ignores your boundaries, that’s not a partnership—it’s a problem. 2. Inconsistent Communication Healthy relationships require clarity and consistency. If communication feels one-sided, delayed, or manipulative, pay attention. Silence can speak volumes. 3. Unwillingness to Grow In both business and personal life, growth is vital. If someone resists change, refuses feedback, or discourages your progress, they may hold you back instead of lifting you up. 4. Control and Manipulation Partnerships thrive on equality, not dominance. If a person constantly tries...
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At the Brink: How Funding Cuts Could Close Critical Hospitals in Chicago and Rural Illinois.

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The Crisis We're Facing Our communities are facing a growing health care crisis. Federal and state cuts to Medicare and Medicaid threaten the very institutions that many Chicagoans and rural residents rely on—putting both urban safety-net hospitals and rural facilities at risk of closure. 1. Hospitals in Chicago Under Threat Weiss Memorial Hospital (Uptown, Chicago) Most operations at Weiss have shut down following a CMS termination notice citing violations in emergency services, nursing standards, and facility conditions. The emergency department and inpatient services ceased around August 8, 2025—even as some outpatient services continue. WTTW News Wikipedia West Suburban Medical Center (Oak Park) Currently facing an uncertain future after the shutdown of its affiliated Weiss Memorial. CMS ended Medicare reimbursements, threatening the hospital’s financial viability. Becker's Hospital Review Roseland Community Hospital (Far South Side, Chicago) Serving primarily Medicaid pa...
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