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Prepare to stand up and speak out for equality on National Black Women’s Equal Pay Day on July 27! This significant day originated in 2016, pioneered by the American Association of University Women as a testament to black women's economic influence and to highlight the persistent wage gap. The date symbolically represents the number of days into the new year that a black woman must work to earn what a white man earned last year. It is a powerful reminder and call to action to strive for economic justice and pay equality. Let's galvanize our efforts and honor the incredible economic strength and contributions of black women on this day and every day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Civil Rights Movement Beginnings</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Civil Rights Movement commences, spotlighting the quest for equality, including economic and wage matters, impacting black women.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1963</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Equal Pay Act Signed</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Kennedy signs the Equal Pay Act into law, aiming to abolish wage disparity based on sex.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1966</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of NOW</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Organization for Women (NOW) is formed, promoting equal rights, including wage equality for women.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Black Women's Wages Fall</div><div class='timeline-text'>Data reveals that the wage gap between black women and white men widens further in the 1980s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of the Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Association of University Women institutes National Black Women's Equal Pay Day to acknowledge wage disparity and stimulate conversation and action.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a "Lean-in" circle</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and colleagues for a "Lean In" circle. This gathering can be used as a platform for sharing strategies on salary negotiations and advocating for pay equality. It can also serve as a great way to inspire and empower one another.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Share pay discrepancy stories on social media</h3><p class='facts-text'>On this day, share your personal stories of pay discrepancies on social media using the hashtag #BlackWomensEqualPayDay. Encourage others to do the same to raise awareness and start a conversation about the wage gap.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Support black female entrepreneurs and businesses</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take some time to identify and support black women-owned businesses. Whether it's shopping at their brick and mortar stores, ordering from their online shops, or even simply promoting their businesses on your social media platforms, every bit of support counts.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Send a letter to your local representative</h3><p class='facts-text'>Write a letter to your local representatives demanding policy changes that address pay disparities faced by black women. Laws that ensure equal pay for equal work are crucial in closing the wage gap.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Educate yourself and others</h3><p class='facts-text'>Read up on the wage gap and its impacts on black women, then educate others about it. By helping others understand the issue and its implications, you're contributing to the larger effort to close the wage gap for good.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Highlights Income Disparity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Black Women Equal Pay Day is important because it casts a spotlight on the wage gap experienced by black women, prompting conversations about equality in pay. It serves as a reminder that there is still much work to be done towards achieving income equality and financial justice.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Increases Awareness and Advocacy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day also provides an opportunity to increase the public's awareness of the issue and mobilize efforts towards policy change. It serves as a call to action for everyone - not just black women - to stand up for pay equality. This can be in the form of sharing personal stories, supporting black-women-owned businesses, or demanding policy changes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates Black Women's Economic Contributions</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Aside from being a day of advocacy, National Black Women Equal Pay Day is also a day to honor and celebrate the economic power and contributions of black women. Their hard work and value in the workforce, despite the disparities they face, are examples of resilience and strength that should be recognized and appreciated.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Black Women Earn 63 Cents to Every Dollar White Men Earn</h3><p class='facts-content'>The wage gap is significantly larger for Black women, who earn approximately 63 cents for every dollar earned by white non-Hispanic men. This statistic symbolizes the economic inequality faced by Black women.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Black Women Work More Hours</h3><p class='facts-content'>On average, Black women work more hours than white women, yet they are still paid less. This contradicts the notion that working more would help close the pay gap.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pay Disparity Affects Black Women Across All Educational Levels</h3><p class='facts-content'>Even with higher academic qualifications, Black women often receive lower pay than their white male counterparts, making wage discrepancy a prevalent issue regardless of educational attainment.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Cumulative Loss Over a Career Amounts to Huge Figures</h3><p class='facts-content'>Over a career lifetime, it's estimated that the wage gap costs Black women up to $1 million in lost earnings. This stark figure also impacts retirement savings and benefits, leading to economic insecurity later in life.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Black Women are Overrepresented in Low-Wage Jobs</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite being one of the most educated groups, Black women are overrepresented in low-wage jobs and underrepresented in high-wage jobs, further highlighting the existing racial and gender wage gaps.</p></div></div>
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