As we think about economic recovery in 2021 and beyond, how do we center women of color in the workplace in order to achieve equitable outcomes?

Before the pandemic hit, Black and Latina women were already making less money and facing greater systemic barriers than their white counterparts. COVID has only further worsened that divide. We're at a crisis point, and if we’re going to recover, we have to explicitly prioritize the needs of women of color moving forward.

I know first-hand that having someone in your corner can make navigating tough work situations feel much less isolating and overwhelming. I see Empower Work’s mission as a key component to making workplaces more equitable by providing free, accessible, judgement-free support to people regardless of background or industry.