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The Philly Unemployment Project
From Managing a Multi-Million Employment Program to Unemployed: My 24-Hour Job Loss
A real life snapshot of what it’s like to be unemployed in Philly
Project Intro: From Site Visit to Survival Mode
When I heard about Black women experiencing massive job losses in April, I never imagined I’d be one of them in May — but I was. According to Black Enterprise, over 100,000 Black women lost their jobs in April 2025, marking the steepest decline among any demographic.
If you’re employed, this story might not resonate and I understand. Earlier this month, I had “a good job” helping to manage a $12 million employment training grant for two government agencies. Then, in less than 24 hours, I went from smiling after wrapping up a fabulous (and surprisingly affordable) lunch at at Fogo de Chão and debriefing with my manager about my great site visit to filing for unemployment.
As massive funding and job cuts loom, I want to share my experiences and resources to create awareness and hopefully drive positive…
