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Ofranama Biu
Chief economist and senior research director at the Maven Collaborative, offering data-driven analysis on labor market trends affecting Black women.
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Oct 8, 2025
• 19min
Is the economy slowing? Ask Black women.
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Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, an author and researcher on economic inequality, and Ofranama Biu, a chief economist, explore the alarming rise in Black women's unemployment, now at 6.7%. They pinpoint systemic issues and highlight how Black women serve as economic bellwethers. Discussing occupational crowding and unique workplace barriers, they emphasize the lasting impacts of job losses on this demographic, debunking myths about motivation. Their conversation concludes with insightful policy solutions and practical tips for empowerment.
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