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After facing layoffs, Black women knew who to turn to for support: Black women
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Sierra Lyons, The 19th , BridgeDetroit
· August 27, 2026
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Key points The federal workforce was significantly downsized, with over 270,000 jobs cut, following efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency. Further details on the impact of these changes are available from the original report by Sierra Lyons of The 19th.
President Donald Trump signed executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion practices soon after starting his second term. This led to the elimination of programs and roles in the federal workforce. Private companies also reneged on diversity commitments due to fears of legal repercussions.
The federal workforce was significantly downsized, with over 270,000 jobs cut, following efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency. Black women were disproportionately affected by these changes, as they held a large number of diversity, equity and inclusion roles.
Further details on the impact of these changes are available from the original report by Sierra Lyons of The 19th.
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Category: News Published: August 27, 2026 Source: BridgeDetroit Reading time: 1 min
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