Black Women Are Disproportionately Affected By Motherhood Wage Gap— A $34,000 Loss Compared To Other Groups

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By Jasmine Browley· Updated September 8, 2022

It’s a given that motherhood is expensive for everyone. But new data shows it’s costing Black moms even more than we could’ve imagined.

According to the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), a new report pointed out moms from all ethnic groups are greatly affected by the wage gap, but Black mothers lose almost $34,000 compared to white, non-Hispanic fathers—thousands more compared to other

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