
Black women’s unemployment hits a historic low – but there is more to do | #JobsDay April 2023
by Katherine Gallagher Robbins | Apr 11, 2023 | Fair Pay
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is starting off April with some promising news: Black women ages 20 and older have hit...

NEWS: Independent abortion clinics are ‘disappearing from communities’ after the end of Roe V. Wade
by Repro Health Watch | Apr 7, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“Twice as many independent abortion clinics have closed so far in 2022 compared to the year before as facilities shutteredin the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision this year to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to an association for independent abortion care providers.”

NEWS: As Roe marks 50th anniversary, advocates push farther
by Repro Health Watch | Apr 7, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“Each year since 1973, abortion rights activists have gathered on Jan. 22 for “Roe v. Wade Day” to celebrate the Supreme Court decision that granted a constitutional right to abortion. But now, 50 years after the decision, Roe v. Wade Day will be different: Sunday will also mark the first anniversary of Roe since the ruling was overturned.”

How Racism and Sexism Create the AANHPI Wage Gap
by Vasu Reddy | Apr 5, 2023 | Fair Pay
Data analysis shows how racism, sexism and ableism push Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women into lower-paid jobs and undervalue their work.

Occupational segregation – a legacy of racism, sexism and ableism – is a major contributor to the wage gap
by Jessica Mason, Gail Zuagar | Mar 14, 2023 | Fair Pay
There are many contributing factors to the wage gap, including racism, sexual harassment, and a lack of family-friendly policies. For Equal Pay Day this year, our team took a closer look at occupational segregation.

Unemployment Increases for Women of Color Mean the Fed Should Pause Interest Rate Hikes | #JobsDay March 2023
by Katherine Gallagher Robbins, Jessica Mason | Mar 10, 2023 | Fair Pay
Today’s new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for February reveal that the economy is starting to show signs of softening and that gains for women of color – who have long been marginalized in the labor market – are at risk.

NEWS: Where restrictions on abortion pills could matter most
by Repro Health Watch | Mar 2, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“A judge is poised to rule in a case that seeks to revoke the approval of the most common, safe and effective abortion pill regimen, with the potential for consequences to be felt in every state.”

Six Books You Should Read To Celebrate Black History Month
by National Partnership Staff | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog Post, Other
In a time when Black stories and Black history are being erased and censored, uplifting those stories and the people who tell and live them is critically important. That’s why this Black History Month, some of the National Partnership staff have put forward book recommendations by Black authors.

Rihanna’s Motherhood Journey And Why We All Need Policies That Support Working Parents
by Gail Zuagar | Feb 24, 2023 | Paid Sick Days
She has 14 No. 1 hits, sold over 340 million records and has broken barriers – building a beauty and fashion empire that is inclusive from the sizes, shapes and genders of the models, to the range of colors available in her makeup. But Rihanna’s latest role as a mom may be her most challenging yet.

New Data on Disability Employment: Small Gains But Institutional Barriers Remain
by Marissa Ditkowsky | Feb 23, 2023 | Fair Pay
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual data about disabled people in the U.S. workforce. The data reveal noteworthy increases in the size and employment rate of the disabled population, as well as deep and persistent gaps in labor force participation and employment, especially for women, Black, and Latinx people with disabilities.

NEWS: Twenty governors are forming a new coalition to support abortion rights
by Repro Health Watch | Feb 23, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“Governors supporting abortion rights are forming a new coalition aimed at expanding and protecting access to the procedure, according to details shared with The Health 202.”

NEWS: Most common abortion method in danger in every state
by Repro Health Watch | Feb 16, 2023 | Repro Health Watch
“The future of medication abortions across the U.S.—even in states with few abortion restrictions—is on the line.”