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As the nation’s only organization dedicated to providing Black women a political home, Higher Heights recognizes Black Women’s Equal Pay Day and demands pay equity for all women of color

(BROOKLYN, NY) – Today marks the 264 days Black women must have worked into 2022 in order to achieve what their white male counterparts made in 2021 all while earning 58 cents to every dollar. This year, Black Women’s Equal Pay Day comes more than a month later than in recent years, an alarming reminder that the widening gender pay gap is merely an afterthought for most of our country’s leaders. Black women are at the heart of the intersection between sexism and racism, and as a result, have disproportionately shouldered the negative economic impacts of the pandemic and inflation.

Glynda Carr, President and CEO of Higher Heights for America, released the following statement in reaction to this year’s delayed Black Women’s Equal Pay Day:

“Despite helping build the foundations of our country’s economy, Blackwomen continue to face pay inequities and discrimination in the workplace. Black Women’s Equal Pay Day coming more than a month later than in recent years is clear evidence that the widening gender pay gap is not a priority for this country’s leadership. Used as a systemic tool to push Black women to the bottom of the workforce, the gender pay gap remains yet another obstacle that Black women must overcome in order to reach positions and places of power. 

“Let’s be clear: this is about much more than a few cents – Black women lose an estimated $965,000 to the gender wage gap compounded over time. These systemic problems require systemic solutions, which is why it is so important we elect Black women to fight for progressive legislation that will best reflect the most pressing intersectional issues Black women face daily. We must all do our part to ensure that we are making strides towards equity and justice for Black women in the workforce.” 

Higher Heights is dedicated to the fight for pay equity for all Black women and believes that in order for America to truly uphold the fundamental principles it was founded upon, Black women must receive adequate pay and equal treatment in the workforce. 

This year our teams at Higher Heights for America and the National Women’s Law Center are asking you to show your support and pledge to be a part of the movement to close the pay gap for Black Women.

By signing this pledge you are committing to join us in this movement and we are committing to keeping you informed and involved on the latest actions.

Please sign the pledge here.

Higher Heights for America is the only national organization providing Black women with a political home exclusively dedicated to harnessing their power to expand Black women’s elected representation and voting participation, and advance progressive policies from the voting booth to elected office and creating the environment for Black women to run, win and lead. For additional information, visit https://www.higherheightsforamerica.org