Wednesday Notes for August 13th, 2025

Wednesday Notes for August 13th, 2025

Culture

Black women’s unemployment is rising. Economists say it’s a warning sign. 

Black women’s unemployment is rising. Economists say it’s a warning sign.
New data released Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics marked the third straight month of high unemployment rates for Black women.

New York City Companies All but Stopped Hiring in First Half of the Year

Wednesday Notes for August 13th, 2025
Culture Black women’s unemployment is rising. Economists say it’s a warning sign. Black women’s unemployment is rising. Economists say it’s a warning sign.New data released Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics marked the third straight month of high unemployment rates for Black women.The

Sports

James Cook, Bills agree to terms on four-year, $48 million contract extension

James Cook, Bills agree to terms on four-year, $48 million contract extension
James Cook returned to practice on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he agreed to a big-money extension. The Buffalo Bills and Cook agreed to terms on a four-year, $48 million extension, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Dear Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson: Here’s advice from NFL alums now coaching HBCUs

Dear Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson: Here’s advice from NFL alums now coaching HBCUs
When former NFL star Eddie George accepted the job of head football coach at Tennessee State in 2021, he didn’t come with years of coaching experience or an ext…

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