The July jobs report reveals a faltering economy – and Black women and single moms are bearing the brunt of the Trump Slump.
How the Trump Administration Could Widen the Wage Gap for Black Women
July 10, 2025 is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, commemorating how far into the year that Black women need to work to earn what white, non-Hispanic men made in the previous year.
Déjà vu all over again – The EEOC Mission to Combat Employment Discrimination is Getting Harder Amid Anti-Civil Rights Attacks by the Trump Administration
Understanding the EEOC’s essential role, its history, and the continued importance of its work is more critical than ever, especially in a political moment where the Trump administration is aggressively questioning its merit and dismantling longstanding civil rights enforcement tools.
An Open Letter to Working Women: The Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Attacks on Us — It’s Time to Act
Dear Working Women: We are under attack. Across the country, extremist politicians and corporate billionaires are working to eliminate hard won protections for working women. The 75 Million campaign will hold policy makers accountable as they block policies that support working women.
HBCU Students Like Me Are Losing Opportunities Under the Trump Administration’s DEI Rollbacks
The Trump administration’s assault on DEI is not just an ideological campaign, it is a structural, financial, and existential threat to Black students and HBCUs. It’s already cost us opportunities. And if this continues, it will cost us generations of progress.
Women’s share of the veteran workforce is at an all-time high – but Trump’s policies threaten their success
Women’s share of the veterans’ workforce is at an all-time high – but President Trump and Elon Musk’s attacks on veterans and service members threatens their employment prospects and economic security.
20 Ways the Trump Administration Has Already Harmed Women and Families
Ahead of the State of the Union address, the National Partnership for Women & Families highlight 20 ways this administration has been particularly harmful for women and their families.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Policy Leaders: The National Partnership’s HBCU Internship
A conversation between Jocelyn Frye and Aimee Peoples to describe the importance and goals of the National Partnership’s HBCU internship initiative, beginning with a partnership with Spelman College’s Social Justice Fellows program.
Trump Administration’s Executive Order Threatens a Historic Settlement That Could Improve Black Maternal Healthcare
The Biden Administration reached a historic settlement agreement between HHS OCR and Cedars-Sinai in the Kira Johnson case. Despite pushback from the current Administration, Cedars-Sinai has a vital opportunity to improve maternity care for Black birthing people.
Trump’s DEI attacks are relentless. Counterintuitive as it may seem, we need rest so we can effectively resist.
At their core, attacks on DEI are attacks on our civil rights and ability to thrive. The Trump’s administration’s strategy is intended to overwhelm us, divide us, and distract us from fighting back. That’s why it’s more important than ever to take care of ourselves and each other to sustain us over the next four years.
Beyond the Numbers: The Reality of Native Women’s Pay Disparities
Equal pay is one marker of the multitude of inequalities Native women face. We are a young democracy as an American government that can still learn from the values of its Indigenous people who cultivated and cared for this land since time immemorial, sustaining it for generations to come.
The Reproductive Injustices Faced by Undocumented Latinas l #LatineHeritageMonth
National Latine Heritage Month is a time to honor the rich history and contributions of Latine people. For me, it represents not only a celebration of our shared heritage, but also a time of reflection and a reminder of our ongoing fight for justice. Undocumented Latine women are our present and future, and their reproductive health must be a priority—this month and every day.
Latinas See Opportunities and Challenges in the Job Market | #JobsDay October 2024
It’s another Friday Jobs Day, and women are holding strong! Unemployment rates in September remained stable or decreased for women overall (3.7 percent in August vs. 3.6 percent in September), Black women (5.5 percent vs 5.3 percent), Latinas (5.0 percent vs. 4.8...
Latinas Still Aren’t Getting Equal Pay
In 2023, Latinas were paid just 51 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men; that means that the typical Latina lost out on $30,800 in wages. On October 3, we commemorate Latina Equal Pay Day and recommit ourselves to the fight for fair pay.
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Women Shouldn’t Be Left out of the Equal Pay Conversation
August 28 marks Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Women’s Equal Pay Day in 2024. NHPI women are typically paid 60 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men – one of the largest gender wage gaps in the country.
July Jobs Data Show a Rocky Road for Care Jobs and Black and Latina Women | #JobsDay July 2024
We might be boiling in this record heat wave, but the economy is starting to cool. Inflation might be inching down, but new #JobsDay data shows a slowing job market, with some yellow flags for the care economy.
The Supreme Court’s EMTALA Dismissal Means More Chaos
In not actually ruling on the question of whether EMTALA preempts state abortion bans, the Court left in place the uncertainty around whether and when providers in states with abortion bans are allowed to provide care to pregnant people experiencing medical emergencies.
Our bodies. Our voices. Our votes.
As we prepare to mark the 248th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we are increasingly reminded that our democracy has always been a work in progress – and that the progress we have achieved has never been easy or conflict-free.
How are AANHPI Women Faring in the Economy? | #JobsDay May 2024
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women face economic discrimination in the labor market and topline data fail to tell the whole story.
The Silent and Often Invisible Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls – No More Stolen Sisters
On Missing or Murdered Indigenous Women’s Awareness Day, we remember the many lives shattered or lost, and commit to working with Native communities to find justice and keep families safe.
