African American Veterans and Unemployment

The unemployment rate for veterans dropped significantly last year to just over 5%, which sounds really good. But when you break down the numbers by race, the picture isn't as rosey for African American Veterans. In fact, according to the bureau of labor statistics, the unemployment rate among black veterans is more than double that of their white counterparts. On the next Another View, we'll explore why the numbers aren't adding up and what's being done to try and turn things around. Another View producer, Lisa Godley guest hosts and will be joined by Sharaya Martin, a former marine and recent college graduate who shares her personal story about searching for work, Patrick Sawyer, a Senior Consultant for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Willard "Smitty" Smith, the man who has run VetsHouse for two decades and has helped scores of vets find gainful employment. You won't want to miss the next Another View, Friday, October 16th at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM or stream us live on this blog!