July 27 is Black Woman’s Equal Pay Day it is crucial to shed light on the appalling wage gap that continues to persist for Black women. It is disheartening to acknowledge that Black women receive only 67 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men in full-time, year-round employment, and the gap widens to 64 cents when all workers are considered, including part-time and part-year workers. These disparities in wages are not only unjust but also serve as a reflection of the systemic underpayment and undervaluing of Black women's labor. Today, we come together to rally for change and advocate for equal pay and better compensation, striving to address and ultimately close this unconscionable wage gap.
In an effort to continue the fight for black woman’s equal pay here is what we can do. Join a social media storm On July 27 11AMEST/2PM PST and use the following social media highlights:
On July 26, Join us on July 26 at 12pm PT/3pm ET in a conversation with @USEEOC @EEOCChair Charlotte A. Burrows and the incredible leaders of #BlackWomensEqualPayDay. Register for the webinar here https://bit.ly/3Dl2gLu
Support the Paycheck Fairness Act to tackle pay discrimination and promote economic security for women and families. Stand up for equal pay, especially for women of color. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay http://p2a.co/qzpl78t
On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day and always, we must commit to fighting the systemic racism that contributes to pay inequity. Work-family protections like #PaidLeave and #PaidSickDays are crucial building blocks in ensuring Black women are supported and protected in the workplace.
There is no #BlackWomensEqualPay without #PaidLeaveForAll. The #FAMILYAct and #HealthyFamiliesAct will provide paid leave and paid sick time for working Black women nationwide & help them attend to health and caregiving needs without sacrificing their economic security.
Black women make just 67¢ for every dollar white men make. If the wage gap were finally eliminated, Black women would have enough money for the things they need to care for themselves and their families. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay https://npwf.info/3NTY75R
