Empowering Black women: Twin Cities entrepreneur launches job fair amid tough job market
By KSTP
A Twin Cities entrepreneur launched a job fair for Black women after learning that over 30,000 Black women have lost their jobs since mid-summer.
The Job Fair and Brunch for Black Women event was hosted by Sheletta Brundidge, CEO of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com.
Hundreds of women were in attendance, connecting with around 20 different businesses, including the University of Minnesota Nursing School, the Minneapolis Police Department and Hy-Vee. Women were able to meet with hiring staff, get resume advice and network.
The downward trend in the national job market is affecting Black women more than other people. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development confirms that many recent federal layoffs have adversely impacted Black workers.
“The world is feeling it, but not like we’re feeling it,” said Sarah Naava, who attended the fair. “And we’re not just feeling it, we’ve been feeling it for a while, and so I’m really excited to see when the shift is going to happen and how is it going to happen. Are we going to take it by storm by doing things like this, or are we going to let the wave just ride?”