RESUMEN
The COVID-19 pandemic caused unemployment rates to reach record highs, adding to an already unequally divided system (Kawohl & Nordt, 2020). Minorities' unemployment rates in the United States were significantly higher in 2020 than the white unemployment rate, regardless of educational attainment. This study draws upon U.S. census data after the onset of the pandemic to investigate the relationship between educational attainment, race, and employment rates in the United States. Logistic regression revealed that the probability of being employed in 2020 was higher for whites than minorities and significantly higher for those with higher levels of education. Based on these preliminary results, we discuss the relationships among race, educational attainment, and employment, and suggest routes for further inquiry. © Issues in Information Systems.