Black federal workers look for jobs in other sectors as unemployment rises

Federal jobs have long been a lifeline for the black middle class. But as the government shutdown drags on, that lifeline may be unraveling. >> When I was terminated, I was devastated.>> Denise Joseph was terminated after nearly a decade at the Department of Education. She thought her job was secure. But just one day after the inauguration, >> I got the email stating that I was put on admin leave.I thought it was a joke. She along with these two other former federal government employees are now turning to o ...