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Black women have emerged as one of the most educated demographic groups?in the U.S. Black women remain the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs. Black women are also paid 64 cents?for every dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men in 2023. Learn more about how the entire economy would benefit if Black women were paid equitably. And follow our friends at Gender Fair: A Public Benefit Corporation to help with the ongoing fight for women's equality. #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth

On this International Women’s Day, let’s not just talk about change—let’s make it happen - together. Here are 10 ways you can kick-start action today and keep it going. 1.?WORK FOR Companies that are Transparent about Paying?Women Fairly.?If a company is still on the wrong side of this, it’s time to demand more. 2.?PROMOTE Companies that Offer Family-Friendly Benefits?& Paid Leave.?Policies that make working possible isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must. 3.?BUY FROM Women and Minority-Owned Brands.?Nearly 40% of business owners are female?and nearly a quarter are minority-owned?- let them know we value them. 4.?LOOK FOR Companies with Gender Balanced Leadership.?Companies with gender-balanced leadership teams tend to outperform those with less gender diversity, showing increased profitability, innovation and better employee engagement. 5.?SUPPORT Brands that Have Diverse Boards.?Women and individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are still in the minority on?boards - lets do better and?help them get there. 6.?CHOOSE Companies that Offer Equal Opportunity for Career Development.?If women don’t get a fair shot, we shouldn’t be buying from them. 7.?BOOST?Brands with Strong Diversity and Inclusion in their Advertising.?Brands that project authentic, real-life portrayals of women and girls? Yes, please. 8.?CHAMPION Brands with Anti-Harassment & Discrimination Policies.?Companies that support its workforce and champion transparency??Now we are talking. 9.?INVEST in Brands that Take Action on?Women's?Healthcare.?Menopause, pregnancy and lactation support,?mental health—if it’s relevant, they should provide support. 10.?PICK Companies that support flexible work arrangements.?Work-life balance isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must have in 2025. BONUS:?BUY FROM Gender Fair Rated Companies That Support 1-10!??After all, a Gender Fair brand stands for fairness. And don’t just stop there—find organizations to follow and support that are working on the front lines for equality.?Remember,?women control more than 85% of consumer spending.?And fairness for all is what we should work for.?Let's go! #iwd2025 #accelerateaction #buygenderfair #nonprofits #GenderFair Equal Rights Advocates Caring Across Generations WBENC Black Dollar Index Women Business Collaborative 50/50 Women on Boards Take The Lead Women SEEHER Association of National Advertisers Lift Our Voices Chamber of Mothers

We are incredibly proud of the eight Black CEOs leading Fortune 500 companies: Thasunda Brown Duckett, ELC Member Marvin Ellison, ELC Member Chris Womack, ELC Member Calvin Butler, ELC Member David Bozeman, ELC Member René Jones David Rawlinson II, ELC Member Toni Townes-Whitley, ELC Member

ICYMI: As the Target Fast begins, we’d like to uplift the research our nonprofit partner the Black Dollar Initiative did on Target’s 5-year commitment to Black America.

Just because a company “keeps” DEI, doesn’t mean they’re actually making progress. Don’t let the headlines fool you. Follow the data — if it ain’t about programs, policies, and PROGRESS, we don’t want it.

Are they ghost jobs? Or are they doubling down on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion? #DEI

Someday soon, it won't even be news that a company is cutting back #DEI. Today is not that day. PepsiCo is the latest company to make major changes in its programs. Robby Starbuck posted the memo on his X page, or you can read my story. (And updating, add Citi to the list: ?? Gift Link: Citi Scraps Diversity Goals, ‘DEI’ Term Under Trump Pressure https://lnkd.in/ge8aFgb7) https://lnkd.in/g4M6cYXE

Is #DEI all or nothing for you? Why or why not?

Happy Valentine’s Day! Let your people know how you feel with a card ????