March jobs report mixed for blacks, Obama
theGRIO REPORT - The unemployment rate dipped to 8.2 percent, and African-American unemployment dropped to 14.0 percent in March, according to a report issued by the Labor Department on Friday...
US unemployment claims hit 4-year low of 357K
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to a four-year low last week, suggesting employers kept hiring in March at a healthy pace...
First lady in bid for jobs on, near military bases
WASHINGTON (AP) - Opening another front in her campaign to support service families, first lady Michelle Obama is unveiling a new push for jobs on or near military bases...
Vets returning to workforce face whole new war
theGRIO REPORT - Quickly welcoming veterans back into the workforce may not just help them financially, but their well-being as well, says psychiatrist Dr. Harry Croft...
Life after combat still a struggle for vets
theGRIO REPORT - Veterans can find it difficult to get hired because some employers worry their skills do not translate to non-military work...
Steve Harvey to host new TV show in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) - Steve Harvey is going to star in his own daily television show, and it's going to be taped in Chicago...
Why we must focus on black male unemployment
OPINION - The most recent jobs report clearly highlights that to address black unemployment requires addressing the issues contributing to black unemployment as well...
Obama boosted by another strong jobs report
theGRIO REPORT - The continued job growth and steady unemployment rate are good news for President Obama...
227K new jobs in Feb., but black unemployment up
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers added 227,000 jobs in February to complete three of the best months of hiring since the recession began...
Dow hits 13,000: What does it mean for you?
theGRIO REPORT - Dow 13,000 sounds good, but what does it mean for you?...
