“If you measure the unemployed as anybody over 16 years old who isn't earning a living wage, the rate rises even further, to 54.6%. For Black Americans, it's 59

“If you measure the unemployed as anybody over 16 years old who isn't earning a living wage, the rate rises even further, to 54.6%. For Black Americans, it's 59.2%.“ A large portion of high school students, stay-at-home spouses, college students, under-the-table workers, and the retired will likely fit into this category. I was excited about this article but it just isn’t compelling.