Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 10, 2026, as Black Women's Equal Pay Day in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 10, 2026, as Black Women's Equal Pay Day in New York. It highlights the persistent wage gap for Black women, who earn approximately 67 cents for every dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men. The resolution emphasizes the economic and social impacts of this disparity, including lower retirement savings, reduced homeownership, and fewer resources for families. It calls for awareness and action to dismantle barriers to pay equity.

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 10, 2026, as Black Women's Equal Pay Day in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 10, 2026, as Black Women's Equal Pay Day in New York. It highlights the persistent wage gap for Black women, who earn approximately 67 cents for every dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men. The resolution emphasizes the economic and social impacts of this disparity, including lower retirement savings, reduced homeownership, and fewer resources for families. It calls for awareness and action to dismantle barriers to pay equity.