Black Womens Equal Pay Day: The Issue, The Impact

September 21st is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, marking the day this year that a black woman finally attains the same pay a white man made in 2021. Almost 10 months longer. At 58 cents on the dollar, Black working women are not even the most affected by this disparity. That distinction goes to Indigenous women, who make 49 cents on the dollar. Our virtual conversation explored this issue and its impact, not only on individual women, but ultimately on families, on health, education, opportunities, and ultimately, communities. Our two panelists are exceptionally qualified. They have both been fighters for women’s equality for decades: Rep. Chandra Dillard in the legislative arena, and Nichelle Harrison, in the workplace arena.