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Miami-Dade County Commission for Women to Host Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

By Sheri-kae McLeod··1 min read
Miami-Dade County Commission for Women to Host Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
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  • <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 <a href="https://zoom.us/join" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Zoom</a>.
  • </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There will be a panel discussion followed by a group solution building and planning session around the pay equity problem.
  • </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 <a href="http://bit.ly/PayEquity2020" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/PayEquity2020</a>.

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.

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