Shirley Hopkins played a crucial role in recruiting Black students for NIH programs, shaping careers in the federal government for many Black workers.
With stability and benefits, federal jobs have long been a pathway to the middle class for Black workers, but Trump's job cuts are changing that.
The ongoing layoffs and attacks on diversity programs are disproportionately impacting Black federal employees, threatening their stability and future.
Black workers have historically found opportunities and advancement in the federal government, but recent cuts are jeopardizing their progress.
The impact of these changes on the Black middle class and the future of federal employment for Black workers remains uncertain in the face of ongoing job cuts.
Concerns about the shrinking federal workforce and its implications for Black workers are growing, raising questions about the administration's intentions.
As federal jobs become less stable, Black workers are facing challenges in maintaining their foothold in the middle class and securing their future.
The impact of Trump's federal job cuts on Black workers extends beyond employment, affecting stability, opportunities, and the future of the Black middle class.