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re: 65% of black women with a degree work for the government

Posted on 2/24/25 at 8:32 pm to
Posted by WeeWee
Member since Aug 2012
43976 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 8:32 pm to
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65% of black women with a degree work for the government


I would like to read the source for that claim. Also does he mean the federal government or just any government job? Do teachers in public school count? Do nurses at county hospitals count?
Posted by AndyCBR
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Nov 2012
8087 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 8:33 pm to
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I'd like to see the actual data being cited here.


Me too, percentage seems low.
Posted by LaBoyNTn
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2005
723 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 8:36 pm to
I think a good 15 to 20% of them work at the VA Hospital in Alexandria, La!
Posted by prplngldtigr
just up da bayou from down
Member since Dec 2004
7889 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 8:40 pm to
If you read through the X post, the math is discussed along with federal vs state vs local.
It’s a lengthy conversation.
Posted by Willie Stroker
Member since Sep 2008
15772 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 9:25 pm to
I would guess the number is lower

20-40% seems more accurate.
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
14424 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 9:30 pm to
Walk into any government office, State level and above and take mental notes of what you see.

State and Federal jobs are a work program.
Posted by GruntbyAssociation
Member since Jul 2013
8702 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 9:45 pm to
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NO passport agency in canal place office buildings was like 90% black women when my ex worked there


I worked here as a Passport Specialist for a year and a half until I couldn’t take it anymore. Yes, many stories about people who should be working at Burger King at best handling people’s personal information.
Posted by grape nutz
sesame street
Member since Mar 2006
3723 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 9:48 pm to
Can someone tell me what % of federal workers are registered democrats. Id guess around the same number posted ~65% but Im not sure if they even report it.
Posted by prplngldtigr
just up da bayou from down
Member since Dec 2004
7889 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 9:50 pm to
Keep in mind - it’s NOT 65% of government workers are black female.

It’s 65% of black females with degrees work for government.
This post was edited on 2/24/25 at 9:52 pm
Posted by Morgus
The Old City Icehouse
Member since May 2004
9849 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 9:54 pm to
They were most productive prior to 1865.
This post was edited on 2/24/25 at 9:54 pm
Posted by GreenRockTiger
vortex to the whirlpool of despair
Member since Jun 2020
59065 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 10:01 pm to
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all working in the DEI departments, I'm sure
or for social service departments in the state of Louisiana
Posted by RoyalWe
Prairieville, LA
Member since Mar 2018
4347 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 10:54 pm to
So, reparations?
Posted by TygerTyger
Houston
Member since Oct 2010
10756 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 10:58 pm to
Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
31844 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 11:11 pm to
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Beyond that the odds are overwhelming that taking the job working for a black woman will be a massive mistake


My gut tells me you're correct but the only anecdotal life experience I have was with a very good woman. She was under qualified and it often showed, but she wasnt the boss bitch that you have in mind and I knew how to work for her.
Posted by the808bass
The Lou
Member since Oct 2012
125746 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 11:35 pm to
Another 20% work for organizations that get greater than 50% of their revenue from the government.
Posted by Robin Masters
Birmingham
Member since Jul 2010
35162 posts
Posted on 2/24/25 at 11:45 pm to
They like government work because there is no rush. Black women aren usually chill until you try and rush them.

Just my $.02
Posted by Neutral Underground
Member since Mar 2024
2788 posts
Posted on 2/25/25 at 12:02 am to
Independent black wahmen working for their Sugar Daddy. Explains why you get such bad service from Government ran entities. (Post Office, DMV, Metermaids...)
Posted by BuckeyeWarrior
Naples, FL
Member since Jan 2025
622 posts
Posted on 2/25/25 at 12:05 am to
I’m not doubting this to be true, but linking a study would definitely set it in stone.
Posted by AUJACK
Member since Sep 2020
1048 posts
Posted on 2/25/25 at 3:43 am to
"I see some in here attempting the math.
Whether it’s 65% or 50% or even 25%- the fact that ONE specific group of degree holders find their way into GOVERNMENT work deserves attention and some explanation."

I get what you are saying, but my thinking is that a good portion of that is education positions at the local level or states are hiring college "educated" black women to compensate for whatever reason.

I do know that most HBCU's, as do smaller traditional liberal arts schools, have large graduation rates of people majoring in education. It's a running joke that if you drive pass a local HBCU with your window rolled down that a diploma will get tossed into your car.
Posted by Night Vision
Member since Feb 2018
19600 posts
Posted on 2/25/25 at 3:57 am to
Every VA facility I've been in had a ton of them.
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