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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion by the New York State Legislative Body, urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate July 10, 2026, as Black Women's Equal Pay Day in New York. The resolution highlights that Black Women's Equal Pay Day serves as a reminder of the significant pay gap Black women face, as they must work further into the year to earn what non-Hispanic white men earned in the previous year. It points out that nationally, Black women earn about sixty-seven cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men, and in New York, this figure is sixty-six cents, with even greater disparities for part-time workers. This wage gap leads to substantial lifetime earnings losses, impacting retirement savings, homeownership, and family support, and is attributed to systemic discrimination rather than differences in skills. The resolution emphasizes that Black women are often in essential but undervalued jobs and face barriers to advancement, and that closing this pay gap would improve economic security for families, strengthen the state's economy, and advance both racial and gender equity by raising awareness and inspiring action.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1442