Minneapolis, MN
Canary in a coal mine: Minneapolis job fair aims to reverse rising Black women unemployment
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A job fair in Minneapolis is set to tackle the rising unemployment rate among Black women, a trend that economists warn could indicate broader economic issues.
Job fair aims to address unemployment
What we know:
Unemployment among Black women in the U.S. has increased significantly this year, jumping from 5.4% in January to 7.5% by August. Economists often view this demographic as an early indicator of larger economic problems.
More than 9,000 Black women in Minnesota are among 300,000-plus in the country who have recently become unemployed, with job losses spanning federal positions, private sector HR roles, and service industry jobs.
The job fair, organized by Sheletta Brundidge, has already registered 300 Black women and will feature 15 employers. The event is scheduled for Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Coliseum on Lake St. in Minneapolis, with space available for up to 500 attendees.
Opportunities for career change
What they’re saying:
“We are always the first to experience hardship and we are an indicator of what’s to come,” said Sheletta Brundidge. “So if unemployment is hitting our community, there’s only a matter of time before everybody else starts seeing it.”
Penny Houston, an unemployed scientific consultant, expressed her willingness to pivot her career, highlighting her diverse educational background, including an MBA and a degree in health care law. “I’m always looking for opportunities to pivot,” said Houston.
The job fair will also provide opportunities for attendees to explore fields like real estate, where they can potentially become their own bosses. Estrella Carter, a realtor with Coldwell Banker, sees it as a promising avenue. “I think it’s still a great opportunity for me to talk to Black women about the importance and the opportunity for them to get involved in that,” said Carter.
How to join:
You can still sign up for the job fair here.
What we don’t know:
September’s unemployment figures for Black women have not been released due to the government shutdown, leaving the current trend somewhat unclear.
Minneapolis police say they are investigating three separate, unrelated shootings that happened within the span of about 20 minutes Thursday night.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis police say they are investigating three separate, unrelated shootings that happened within the span of about 20 minutes Thursday night.
Minneapolis shootings
What we know:
Authorities responded to a shooting at about 6:29 p.m. on the 400 block of Taylor Street NE.
Less than 10 minutes later, police responded to a shooting on the 2000 block of West River Road.
At about 6:46 p.m., police responded to a shooting on the 800 block of Franklin Ave. E.
Police say their preliminary information indicates each shooting had one victim. All injuries appear to be non-life threatening.
Shootings not connected
What we don’t know:
Police say in their investigation, it doesn’t appear that the three shootings are related. Authorities have not made any arrests.
The incidents remain under investigation.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to temporarily extend the eviction notice period for renters in an effort to help support residents impacted by Operation Metro Surge.
Under the ordinance, which was approved 7-5, landlords would need to wait 60 days — not the typical 30 — before bringing an eviction notice to a renter. If approved by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, the 60-day requirement would stay in effect until Aug. 31.
Supporters of the ordinance said Operation Metro Surge left residents out of work and relying on mutual aid networks to pay rent.
“Preventing eviction is always more cost-effective than trying to re-house someone who has been evicted,” said Council Member Robin Wonsley, who represents Ward 2.
Wonsley, alongside members Elliott Payne, Jamal Osman, Aisha Chughtai, Soren Stevenson, Jason Chavez and Aurin Chowdhury voted in favor of the resolution. Council member Jamison Whiting abstained from voting.
The city estimates Operation Metro Surge led to an additional $15.7 million in monthly need for rental support. Last month, council members approved $1 million in rental assistance for Hennepin County to help families impacted by the surge.
MANCHESTER, Iowa — A Minnesota man has been arrested in Manchester after police say he attempted to meet someone he believed was a minor for sexual activity.
The Manchester Police Department said Robert Fenn Eselby III, 23, of Minneapolis was arrested Feb. 27 following an undercover investigation.
According to police, Eselby contacted an undercover officer posing as a juvenile through several social media platforms. Authorities said he was informed multiple times that the person he was communicating with was underage.
Investigators say Eselby sent explicit photos and videos and later arranged to travel to Manchester to meet the supposed minor for sexual activity.
Police said Eselby was taken into custody immediately after arriving in Manchester and was transported to the Delaware County Jail.
Authorities also said Eselby allegedly attempted to ask an arresting officer out on a date during the booking process.
Eselby faces one count of grooming, a Class D felony, and one count of disseminating obscene material to a minor, a serious misdemeanor.
Court records show he remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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