Black Women’s Equal Pay Day highlights a 65-cent wage gap, but the real issue runs much deeper. Guest columnist Levi Perrin breaks down why true equity requires dismantling systemic barriers, investing in Black women entrepreneurs, and fully valuing caregiving.
Levi Perrin
Joshua Levi Perrin is a writer for Unerased | Black Women Speak. Learn More about Giving Black.
Posted inSports
Game-Changer or Pocket Change? The Battle for Equal Pay in Women’s Sports
Women’s sports are experiencing a golden era of growth, but the financial disparities remain staggering, with the highest-paid female athletes earning a fraction of what their male counterparts make, and Black women athletes facing an even wider pay gap.
Posted inArts + Culture
Black reverse migration is about reclaiming the South
The New Great Migration is a reverse flow of Black people back to the South, reshaping the region with opportunities, family, and culture, and providing a platform for Black political power to influence state governance and national policies.
Posted inOpinion
The giving legacy of Black women
Black women have been at the forefront of philanthropy since the abolitionist movement, using their wealth, time, and resources to empower their communities and promote social change.