Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day, John.
That means it takes until July 21st, nearly seven months into the year , for Black women to make equal pay for equal work.
The math is stark: Black women working full-time, year-round make just 65 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.
And instead of working to close that gap, the Trump administration has attacked the federal agencies that guard against discriminatory pay.
As the first African American to represent the Pacific Northwest in Congress, and Secretary of the Congressional Black Caucus, this fight is personal to me.
I've pledged to rally 250 supporters to demand Congress act on pay equity this year. Will you be one of them? [[link removed]]
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Every year this gap goes unclosed, it compounds: in lost wages, lost savings, lost retirement security, and more.
When we talk about building an economy that works for all of us, what we mean is an economy that pays all women, including Black Women, their full worth - no exceptions.
Are you with me? Add your name now to demand Congress act on pay equity → [[link removed]]
Thanks for taking action today,
Marilyn
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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland proudly represents Washington’s 10th District. As the first Korean American woman and the first African-American to represent the Pacific Northwest in Congress, Marilyn made history. Now, she’s fighting for a fairer economy and a nation that is more safe, just, and secure.
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