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300,000 Black women have left the U.S. workforce in just 90 days.
That’s not a headline — it’s a signal.

In just about a 90-day period in 2025, nearly 300,000 Black women left the U.S. labour force:

-The labour force participation rate for Black women dropped by about 2 percentage points over that short timeframe—something that would normally take many years to occur.

-In April 2025 alone, Black women lost about 106,000 jobs, the largest monthly drop of any demographic group.

-Their unemployment rate has climbed higher than the national average: for example, one report shows a rate of about 6.7% for Black women vs. 4.3% nationally.

-Analysts point to multiple contributing factors: major reductions in public-sector employment (where Black women are overrepresented), rollback of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and automation/displacement in roles that Black women often hold.

📣 Exciting News for Mableton! 📣

The Mableton City Council has officially appointed seven dedicated residents to the city’s inaugural Ethics Board!

This milestone reflects our city's ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. Mayor Michael Owens introduced the ethics ordinance and the creation of the Ethics Board at our second-ever City Council meeting. In April, the Mableton Ethics Ordinance was adopted, laying the foundation for our city’s code of ethics. Just this past June, Mableton was proudly certified as a City of Ethics by the Georgia Municipal Association, underscoring our pledge to uphold the highest standards of conduct.

The Ethics Board will serve as a vital body for ensuring accountability, allowing citizens to bring ethics complaints against city officials. The board will review cases, hear responses, and make recommendations to the City Council.

The members of the new Ethics Commission are:
🟢Joel Cope, appointed by the Mayor
🟢Ebony McCants – District 1
🟢Tammi Daniel – District 2
🟢Karen Clarke – District 3
🟢Patricia Thomas – District 4
🟢Brandon Mitchell – District 5
🟢Graham Jagger – District 6

Members appointed by councilmembers reside in their respective districts, and terms will align with the appointing councilmember's term.

“This appointment is a testament to your commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethical conduct in public service,” said Mayor Owens. “Your insight and judgment will be valuable to fostering transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship in the city of Mableton.”

We thank these exceptional individuals for stepping up to serve our community and ensure that ethical governance remains a cornerstone of Mableton’s identity. Each member brings expertise, integrity, and a shared dedication to our community.

💬 Let’s show them our support! Drop a comment below to congratulate the new Ethics Commission members! 👇