Which of the following statements is true of the employment picture of Blacks?

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Studies have shown that Black employees are often the first to be laid off during a downturn in the business cycle, leading to higher periods of unemployment for Black workers. Choice A is incorrect as the taboo against putting Blacks in supervisory positions has reduced over time. Choice B is incorrect as Black unemployment rates tend to be higher than White unemployment rates, even during the best economic times. Choice D is incorrect as Black workers aged 16 to 24 tend to have higher rates of unemployment compared to their White peers.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Employment