“…For example, Black and Hispanic workers face higher rates of job loss than their White counterparts (e.g., Strully, 2009), and workers who are members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups experience more negative consequences following company closures than their White male counterparts (e.g., Brand, Levy, & Gallo, 2008). Racial and ethnic minority individuals face added challenges when seeking reemployment opportunities due to a variety of factors, including job search location, education, work history, and skill attainment (Mau & Kopischke, 2001; Schaffer & Taylor, 2012). These challenges are particularly acute for African American job seekers (Holzer, Offner, & Sorensen, 2005).…”