February 25, 2026 – Last night, President Trump used his State of the Union address to paint a picture of a country experiencing previously unheard-of levels of success and prestige. In a speech riddled with disinformation and half-truths, the President declared that his leadership has brought newfound safety, security, and prosperity to the American people. For Black people in America, the story the President told could not be further from the truth.
By nearly every measure, the Trump administration has made life harder for Black people in America. The Black unemployment rate is now 7.2%, nearly double the national average of 4.2%. Over 300,000 Black women lost or left jobs in 2025, with the largest losses amongcollege graduates and public-sector workers.Many remain unemployed. High housing prices, limited housing availability, and a growing racial wealth gap have caused home ownership rates for Black people to decline. Because of the administration’s healthcare policy, millions of people will experience either loss of coverage or unconscionably high premiums. Programs stood up by previous administrations to close the digital divide and assist small businesses have been canceled, gutted, or placed on hold. At the same time, costs continue to rise. President Trump’s unlawful tariffs have cost consumers and small businesses hundreds of billions of dollars.
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