The major reason that the unemployment numbers be accurate, is funding decisions are made, based on the published number promoted by the mainstream media. Contrast the true rate of unemployment, which is 18% with the mainstream media “official” rate of 11.1%. Debates over whether to extend the $600.00 unemployment benefits, which end on July 31st and the $1200 stimulus check payment, will be impacted by the unemployment rate promoted by the mainstream media. That 18% rate places the African American rate at 23%, which means 23 out of every 100 blacks can’t find full-time work.