The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, under the Office of Community Advocacy, and in partnership with the Women’s Fund Miami-Dade, will host “Black Women’s Equal Pay Day: Community Solutions for Pay Equity” virtual event at 4 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 13 via Zoom.
There will be a panel discussion followed by a group solution building and planning session around the pay equity problem. Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava will present the proclamation declaring “Black Women Equal Pay Day” in #OurCounty.
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is the approximate day a Black woman must work into the new year to make what white non-Hispanic man made at the end of the previous year.
Based on ACS Census data, the 2020 wage gap for Black women compared to non-Hispanic white men is $0.62 (cents). You may register for this event at bit.ly/PayEquity2020.
From the U.S., you may also dial toll-free number 1-877-853-5247 or 1-888-788-0099 with Meeting ID 92193699481#. International numbers available at https://miamidade.zoom.us/u/abccYStaUf. This virtual event will also be livestreamed via Facebook at Miami-Dade County Commission for Women.
If you are hearing or speech impaired, you may join the meeting using Florida Relay Service by dialing 711 on your telephone or via https://www.captionedtext.com/client/event.aspx?EventID=4505410&CustomerID=467.
Please email rcc@sprint.com or call (833)250-2784 for technical assistance related to 711 or the closed captioning link provided by Florida Relay Service.
This meeting will utilize communications media technology made permissible pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Orders. Miami-Dade County provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs or services.
For material in alternate format, a sign language interpreter, or other accommodations, please call 305-213-9836, or send email to clerk.board@miamidade.gov or to monica.skoko@miamidade.gov.
