Ep. 21 Equal Pay Day marks how far into the year women must work to earn what a white man made in the previous year. This gap means that white women must work until mid-March of the following year to earn what a white man made in the previous calendar year—while Black women must work well into the summer to catch up. Pay Equity movements highlight these disparities and calls for systemic change to ensure all women are paid fairly for their work.

On this powerful episode of Grace & Grind, Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion sits down with Dr. Angelia Smith Wilson, Executive Director of Friends in Recovery New York, to break down the harsh realities of the pay equity gap and equip you with real strategies to advocate for the salary you deserve.

🎙️ Inside This Episode:

✅ Why Black women face the biggest wage gap—and how to fight back

✅ How to confidently negotiate your pay beyond annual reviews

✅ Dr. Smith Wilson’s “Act Up” method to demand your worth

✅ The secret to turning courage into confidence 💡

✅ The power of community and policy change in achieving pay equity

White women earn approximately $0.79 for every $1 a white man makes. While this is higher than the $0.31 that Black women earn, it still reflects a significant gender wage gap. The disparity widens further for women of color, with Latina and Indigenous women often earning even less.

🔗 Resources to Take Action:

📌 Friends in Recovery New York – Supporting individuals through advocacy & policy change

📌 Pay Equity Acts – Learn about the Modern Pay Act, Paycheck Act, and Equal Pay Act

📌 Totally “You”-nique Institute of Excellence – Elevating professional and personal development

📌 Follow Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion on social media: @IAmPamela

💡 About Our Guest:

Dr. Angelia Smith Wilson is a leading advocate for pay equity and economic justice for Black women. With a background in policy, strategic planning, and community engagement, she’s on a mission to ensure fair wages and workplace opportunities for all. Through her leadership at Friends in Recovery New York, she’s changing lives by empowering individuals and influencing systemic reform.

Your paycheck should reflect your value.

Learn how to speak up, act up, and level up today! 🎧 Tap the link to listen.

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