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The primaries are underway and we are committed to arming Black women with the information needed to make informed decisions at the polls. 

For today’s “Lunch and Learn” Series Where They Stand: Our Voices, Our Issues, we are drilling down on candidates’ plans for addressing the racial/gender wealth and pay gaps. 

Data and lived experiences tell us that the much-heralded booming economy isn’t working for the majority of Americans. Black women in particular are hard hit. Low unemployment may be pushing some workers’ wages higher, but ours are falling. On the whole, in 2019 Black women earned just .61 cents (a 2 cents drop) for every $1 white men earned. What’s more, our families have about one tenth of the wealth of white families. 

In their own words, the 2020 presidential candidates addressed how they will level the financial playing field for Black women and address historical wealth inequity if elected. 

It’s critical in this election that we form our own opinions and ensure that we don’t let others speak for us. 

A week ago today, we spent our Friday night providing members with personal access to hearing directly from Senator Elizabeth Warren on her plans to move this country forward and her solutions to the issues that matter most to Black women.

Don’t miss the opportunity to stay-in-the-know on all things Election 2020, to know when our next presidential candidate webinar is scheduled and exclusive Higher Heights member events! Are you currently not an active member of Higher Heights? Activate your grassroots membership today.

Don’t just flex your voting power, make sure your voice is heard and flex your power to hold candidates accountable to our communities. 

Onward,

Glynda   

Higher Heights
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