Many Americans are struggling financially amid the pandemic, but some are finding ways to thrive

Many Americans are struggling financially amid the pandemic, but some are finding ways to thrive

Welcome to the Covid Economy, CNBC Make It's deep dive into how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting all areas of our lives, from food to housing, health care to small business. We're focusing on North Carolina, a swing state that has seen rapid economic growth — and growing inequality — since the last recession to learn how residents are weathering the economic consequences of this once-in-a-lifetime health crisis.You might think the deck is stacked against Andi Gibbs. A 25-year-old nursing assistant at a hospital system in North Carolina, Gibbs is a young, Black woman working in a caregiving profession — she has nearly all the characteristics of the people who have been hit hardest by the pandemic. In North Carolina, Gibbs' home state, women made up nearly 60% of all unemployment insurance claims in April,