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The right connection at the right time can change a career.
CourtMapping exists to increase the chances of that moment happening.

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February 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM
sakshamagrawal.bsky.social
Success isn’t always built in one step.
Sometimes, it starts with the ability to move.

#YouthPerspective #CareerReality #EconomicInsight #LifeStrategy #NewsPerspective #ModernStruggles #GrowthMindset #DailyInsight #RealityCheck #PersonalFinanceTalk #OpportunityMatters #MindsetShift #RealTalkDaily
December 17, 2025 at 4:57 AM
robertcfried.bsky.social
## Summary: How Federal Work Shaped the Black Middle Class-and How Trump’s Job Cuts Are Destabilizing It For generations, federal government jobs have been a crucial engine for building the Black middle class in America. These positions offered stable employment, good benefits, and clear paths for career advancement-opportunities that were often unavailable in the private sector due to discrimination and structural barriers[3][5][7]. **Historical Role of Federal Employment** - After World War II, the federal government became a leader in equitable hiring, opening doors for Black Americans that had been closed under Jim Crow segregation. Federal jobs provided a merit-based system where skills, not race, determined hiring and promotion[7]. - Black workers found not only personal economic mobility but also a sense of dignity and purpose in federal service. Many, like Shirley Hopkins and Calvin Stevens, used these jobs to build stable lives, support families, send children to college, and help others in their communities[7]. - The federal sector’s inclusivity led to the growth of strong Black middle-class communities, particularly in cities like Washington, D.C., and its Maryland suburbs, which now include some of the wealthiest majority-Black counties in the country[3][7]. **Impact of Trump Administration Job Cuts** - The Trump administration has implemented sweeping workforce reductions, hiring freezes, and efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies[1][2][5][6]. - Black workers are disproportionately affected: While Black Americans make up about 14.8% of the U.S. population, they represent 18.5% of the federal workforce, and at some agencies, such as Education and Housing, the share is even higher-up to a third or more[7]. - Agencies like the Department of Education, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services have seen large-scale layoffs, with Black employees constituting a significant portion of those affecte… How Are Federal Job Cuts Impacting the Black Middle Class? For many years, federal government jobs have helped Black Americans join the middle class. These jobs offered good pay, benefits, and a fair chance to move up, even when private companies wouldn’t hire Black workers because of racism. **How Federal Jobs Helped** - After World War II, the government started hiring more Black workers. People like Shirley Hopkins and Calvin Stevens used these jobs to support their families, buy homes, and send their kids to college. - These jobs also helped build strong Black communities, especially in places like Washington, D.C., and nearby Maryland counties. **What’s Happening Now** - Under President Trump, many federal jobs are being cut, and there’s a freeze on hiring new workers. The administration is also trying to get rid of programs that support diversity and fairness. - Black workers are hit the hardest because they make up a bigger share of government workers than they do in the general population. At some agencies, a third or more of the workers are Black. **Why This Matters** - Losing these jobs means many Black families could lose their main source of income and stability. - Federal jobs have also helped Black workers gain experience before moving to private companies. Without these jobs, it could be harder for Black people to find good jobs in the future. - Experts are worried that cutting these jobs will hurt Black communities and undo years of progress. **In Short:** Federal government jobs have been very important for helping Black Americans join the middle class. Now, job cuts and changes under the Trump administration are making things much harder for Black workers and their families. #BlackMiddleClass #FederalJobs #EconomicJustice #JobCuts #BlackWealth #WorkforceDiversity #PublicService #GovernmentJobs #CommunityImpact #RacialEquity #BlackExcellence #WealthGap #SystemicRacism #CareerOpportunities #DiversityMatters #MiddleClassCrisis #FederalWorkforc… Citations: [1] https://www.npr.org/2025/04/27/nx-s1-5349442/black-federal-employees-trump-cuts [2] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-federal-job-cuts-trump-musk-dei-middle-class-rcna191704 [3] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/24/defund-black-federal-jobs-trump-musk-doge/81751847007/ [4] https://capitalbnews.org/black-federal-workers-jobs-trump/ [5] https://www.blackenterprise.com/black-middle-class-federal-labor-under-threat-budget-cuts/ [6] https://www.npr.org/2025/03/15/nx-s1-5328721/reduction-in-force-rif-federal-workers-job-cuts-musk-doge-layoffs [7] https://www.kpbs.org/news/politics/2025/04/27/federal-work-shaped-a-black-middle-class-now-its-destabilized-by-trumps-job-cuts [8] https://www.epi.org/blog/trump-attacks-on-federal-agencies-have-steep-implications-for-black-workers/ [9] https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/04/we-are-going-lose-generation-z-trumps-workforce-cuts-could-cripple-recruitment/404432/ [10] https://www.npr.org/sections/news/ [11] https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/04/05/black-federal-worker-cuts-prince-georges-county/ [12] https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/04/22/federal-government-layoff-tracker-state-department-reportedly-cutting-15-of-us-staff-epa-firing-dei-workers/ [13] https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/27/nx-s1-5342414/hhs-doge-rif-rfk-job-cuts [14] https://ips-dc.org/trumps-war-on-federal-workers-is-a-threat-to-black-families/ [15] https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/28/us/politics/trump-doge-federal-job-cuts.html [16] https://www.memeorandum.com [17] https://www.yahoo.com/news/federal-jobs-were-seen-gateway-090421981.html [18] https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2025/04/23/tariffs-dei-and-cuts-to-government-views-of-trumps-key-actions/ [19] https://scholarshare.temple.edu/bitstream/handle/20.500.12613/539/TETDEDXGood-temple-0225E-13970.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=n [20] https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/trump-administration-begins-ma… #BlackMiddleClass #FederalJobs #EconomicJustice #JobCuts #BlackWealth #WorkforceDiversity #PublicService #GovernmentJobs #CommunityImpact #RacialEquity #BlackExcellence #WealthGap #SystemicRacism #CareerOpportunities #DiversityMatters #MiddleClassCrisis #FederalWorkforce #ProtectBlackJobs #OpportunityMatters #EquityAndInclusion
April 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
dailystocks.bsky.social
Uneven Economy: Reflection on Distribution of Opportunity
Economic systems function unevenly, affecting opportunity distribution
#Economy #MLKDay #OpportunityMatters

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Everyday Economics: An uneven economy, stabilizing housing, why measurement matters
January 19, 2026 at 5:31 PM
courtmapping.bsky.social
The right connection at the right time can change a career.
CourtMapping exists to increase the chances of that moment happening.

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February 9, 2026 at 5:48 PM
shameka23.bsky.social
If the new NY Liberty coach isn’t a Black woman… which means ZERO Black women coaches in the W, I’m crashing out for 48 hours straight 😤💅🏾 Consider this your warning. Mute, block, whatever you gotta do. This would cut deeply 💔

#WNBA #NYLiberty #RepresentationMatters #OpportunityMatters
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
strategisminc.bsky.social
✨ Everyone has a gift, a strength, a skill. All they need is an opportunity to shine. 🌟 Let’s celebrate talent and give chances that matter. 💪 #MondayMotivation

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August 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
victoriamyoung.bsky.social
34 yrs ago,after working in mixed (large & small) practice 1 1/2 yrs in MI & 5 yrs in SD, my husbands work brought us here. Before leaving SD, I inquired about salaries in #Idaho Surprised! Was told, don't you know, "this is the Appalachia of vet med."
$25,000/yr bonus?Do better
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November 23, 2024 at 7:37 PM