# DOGE’s layoffs took a toll on Black women. The effects are still being felt

- Source: Government Executive
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:16:30+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/10/doges-layoffs-toll-black-women-effects/416757/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/doge-s-layoffs-took-a-toll-on-black-women-the-effects-are-still-being--41917a/

The loss of federal jobs has left many Black women grappling with financial insecurity, emotional distress and an uncertain future, with consequences that extend beyond the workplace.

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