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Black Women Lose Millions Due to Wage Gap

July 31, 2017

Think Progress // Casey Quinlan

At the current rate, Black women will not see pay equity until 2124. Policy experts suggest a reform of the criminal justice system, expansion of Medicaid, more robust support of Black female political figures, and an increase to the minimum wage to improve economic security for Black women.

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