MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A job fair in Minneapolis is set to tackle the rising unemployment rate among Black women, a trend that economists warn could indicate broader economic issues.

Job fair aims to address unemployment

What we know:

Unemployment among Black women in the U.S. has increased significantly this year, jumping from 5.4% in January to 7.5% by August. Economists often view this demographic as an early indicator of larger economic problems.

More than 9,000 Black women in Minnesota are among 300,000-plus in the country who have recently become unemployed, with job losses spanning federal positions, private sector HR roles, and service industry jobs.

The job fair, organized by Sheletta Brundidge, has already registered 300 Black women and will feature 15 employers. The even

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