Black Women’s Equal Pay Requires Action Not Just A Day Of Reflection

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Black Women’s Equal Pay Requires Action Not Just A Day Of Reflection

Recognition of the need for pay equity must consider the economic conditions within which Black women exist, addressing persisting disparities in pay and devaluation of jobs commonly held by Black women.

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