Families are on the frontline

Women are often breadwinners for their families—meaning their household depends on their paycheck. This is particularly true for some women of color: More than four in five Black mothers (81%) are breadwinnners.15



When moms are paid less, they have less money for basic family necessities like rent, groceries, and school supplies. Over time, this impacts families’ ability to invest in savings, higher education, or property.