Overview

• Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is delayed to September 21, reflecting how far into the year Black women must work to match the previous year’s earnings of white men.
• The uncontrolled pay gap for Black and Latina women has widened between 2024 and 2025, exacerbated by occupational segregation and lack of paid leave.
• Black women are disproportionately affected by caregiving responsibilities and systemic discrimination, which limit career advancement and economic mobility.
• Advocacy efforts emphasize pay transparency, workplace flexibility, and legislative reforms to address wage disparities and promote equity.
• Despite these challenges, Black women remain the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S., contributing significantly to the economy.