Monday, July 31, 2017, 12:00 pm ET - 01:30 pm ET

Black women work every day on the front lines and behind the scenes as advocates, organizers, leaders, and powerful voices for progress and social justice. Their work is often unsung and unrecognized, yet, they play a critical role in the success of their families, their workplaces, their communities, and society overall. This engagement is also reflected in their votingfor years, black women have been among the most active and reliable voters, recognizing the importance of engaging in the political process to achieve progress. But too often, the unique experiences of black womenlike other women of colorare missing from the broader public debate about what women need and how best to respond. Persistent disparities in wages, health care, employment, economic outcomes, advancement opportunities, and more are among the many areas that call for targeted strategies and solutions.

On the occasion of Black Womens Equal Pay Day, a day which marks how far into the year African American women must work to earn the same amount as white men did the year before, please join the Center for American Progress for a thought-provoking conversation about the importance of black womens activism and the power of black grassroots leaders in the current environment. This event is part of an ongoing series that focuses on race and creating power to move the progressive agenda forward.

Introductory remarks: Carmel Martin, executive vice president for policy, Center for American Progress

In discussion: Susan Taylor, founder and CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement; editor-in-chief emeritus, Essencemagazine Jocelyn Frye, senior fellow, Center for American Progress

Featured panelists: Melanie Campbell, president and CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Johnetta Elzie, civil rights activist, co-editor of This Is The Movement Tracy Sturdivant, co-founder and co-executive director, Make It Work Janaye Ingram, director of national partnerships, Airbnb, national organizer and member of board of directors, Womens March

Moderator: Michele Jawando, vice president of Legal Progress, Center for American Progress, co-host of Thinking CAP Podcast

A light lunch will be served at 11:30am.

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Leveraging the Power of Black Women - Center For American Progress