By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 28, 2024
Chicago is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but troubling new data uncovers a peak into a dark future of work if drastic measures aren’t taken now.
A recent report on youth employment, Uneven Recovery and Sustained Inequality after the COVID-19 Recession: Employment for Chicago’s Youth and Young Adults, revealed that Black teens especially are experiencing jobless rates higher than pre-pandemic levels.
“It’s devastating that in Chicago alone