“The trends are very clear: unless there are major policy changes, Black women’s median pay (roughly $48, 984) will not reach the same level as white men’s pay for generations, ” @drtaylor09, PhD, president & CEO of @IWPResearch, told @TheGrio
https://t.co/N5V4vPvc2q #EqualPayDay
Today is Equal Pay Day, and the gender pay gap has worsened for the second year in a row. New findings from @IWPResearch reveal that it doesn’t matter what the job is: Women are paid less than men even in high-paying occupations, and in occupations dominated by women.
📢 We’re partnering with @IWPResearch and @TCFdotorg for the DC launch of Anna Gifty's new book, “The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged & Underpaid.”
Join us for a conversation with @AngelaHanks and @drtaylor09 on Black women and the economy: https://t.co/BvjpBrQp6v
We are excited to be partnering with @IWPResearch for the DC launch of Anna Gifty’s new book, “The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid,” on 9/18 at MLK Library!
Featuring @AngelaHanks & @drtaylor09. Register here:
https://t.co/2O2YYnIZWV
The following is a statement from Dr. Jamila K. Taylor (@drtaylor09), president and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, on Dr. Lisa Cook
“Dr. Lisa Cook has a long and distinguished career in both the public and private sector, and as the first black woman appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, she has served her country with distinction. Thanks to her service, women in the United States have more economic opportunities to thrive and fewer glass ceilings to break.
President Trump’s attempt to fire Dr. Cook should be seen for what it is: an initial step toward consolidating majority control over the Federal Reserve and asserting unprecedented control over what should be an independent agency. This outrageous effort is yet another indication that he regards highly qualified and credentialed Black women as a threat to his Administration. Dr. Cook’s service on the Board has been exemplary and the allegations raised against her are completely unsubstantiated. But like tens of thousands of other public servants throughout our government, she is being targeted by an Administration that values fealty over independence.
This personal attack on Dr. Cook has no merit, and she deserves to serve the remainder of her 14-year term. It’s well past time for the Administration to stop targeting people that it deems political opponents, and to start focusing on the well-being of the American people.”
🚨 17 million Americans could lose health coverage under the new “One Big Beautiful” bill. In her latest @Forbes piece, IWPR President & CEO @drtaylor09 breaks down how this dangerous legislation threatens women, families, and health equity nationwide.
Read now: https://t.co/wXiJty9hT8
NEW in @MsMagazine: IWPR’s latest research shows a major brain drain is underway—young workers are leaving states with abortion restrictions.
The message is clear: access to reproductive healthcare isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a workforce issue. Employers and lawmakers, take note.
Read more on what workers want—and expect—from employers in IWPR’s latest research: https://t.co/adHjGGoF4X
Black maternal health is in crisis—and it demands bold policy solutions.
In her latest @Newsweek op-ed, IWPR President & CEO @drtaylor09 outlines the urgent need to confront systemic racism & enact reforms that protect Black mothers.
Read the full piece here: https://t.co/6PaMDEBlNj
1. EXCLUSIVE
An internal Social Security Administration memo, dated March 13, lays out a plan to sabotage the agency.
The memo itself predicts "service disruption," "operational strain," and "budget shortfalls" will result.
Follow this thread for details.
"With the work that we do at IWPR, we're not only advancing policy solutions and producing groundbreaking research, but we are actually turning research into revolution by ensuring key actions are made to ensure a brighter future for women and girls."
– Dr. Jamila K. Taylor (@drtaylor09), President & CEO, Institute for Women's Policy Research.
#ResearchToRevolution #GenderEquity #PolicyChange #WomensEconomicSecurity #WomensEquity #WageGap
Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, President and CEO of IWPR, is joining two powerful sessions at @sxsw this week!
On March 5 at 4 PM CT, she’ll speak at Raising Up the Voice of Postsecondary Parent Learners, highlighting the unique challenges faced by student parents.
Then, on March 9 at 11:30 AM CT, she’ll take the stage for Reproductive Freedom: Good for Workers, Good for Business, a timely discussion on the evolving legal landscape of reproductive rights and its impact on workers and businesses. If you're at #SXSW2025 in Austin, make sure to join us! @drtaylor09
"We tend to talk more about missed opportunities in rural spaces, and that means we forget about those folks who are living in urban centers who may also have challenges accessing healthcare. It’s important to think about everyone and recognize that some approaches need to be unique and tailored to those communities specifically." @drtaylor09, IWPR president and CEO.
@urbaninstitute https://t.co/VJzECQt7OT
Happening now! IWPR President & CEO @drtaylor09 joins the panel "How Increased Access to Maternal Care Affects Outcomes in Different Communities"
Learn more: https://t.co/DQsxFPw5uZ
@urbaninstitute
Black maternal mortality rates remain dangerously high—and efforts to address the crisis face an uncertain future under Trump. With key health equity initiatives at risk, what’s next for Black maternal health?
Read more in @axios, featuring insight from IWPR President and CEO Dr. Jamila K. Taylor (@drtaylor09) on why systemic change is more urgent than ever: https://t.co/J181Mvl4ij
#HealthEquity #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealth #DEI
“Thinking about all of these issues in an intersectional way is really important for both women and families as a whole.” Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, President and CEO of IWPR, on the importance of abortion access and maternal care. @drtaylor09
We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Jamila K. Taylor (@drtaylor09), President and CEO of IWPR, will join the @sxsw 2025 panel "Reproductive Freedom: Good for Workers, Good for Business" alongside Dr. Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton), Vice Chair of The @ClintonFdn, Nancy Northup, President & CEO of Center for @ReproRights, and Rachel Scott (@rachelvscott), ABC News Senior Political Correspondent.
They’ll dive into new IWPR research revealing that most workers want access to reproductive healthcare through their employers—and many are even willing to move across state lines to secure it.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/Kzc5v8NYpa #SXSW #SXSW2025 #SXSWFeaturedSpeaker
Announcing Federal Policy Solutions to Advance Gender Equity
In cooperation with Representative Jan Schakowsky, IWPR invites you to a congressional briefing:
📅 February 5, 2025
📍 2044 Rayburn House Office Building
⏰ 1:30-2:30 PM
From reproductive rights to the gender pay gap and care economy, women and families need bold federal policy solutions. Join IWPR as we launch our first Federal Policy Agenda and discuss strategies for a more equitable future.
Speakers:
Dr. Jamila Taylor, CEO, IWPR
Jocelyn Frye, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Destiny Lopez, Acting Co-CEO, Guttmacher Institute
Pronita Gupta, Senior Fellow, Workshop
Invited Members of Congress
Box lunch provided with RSVP: https://t.co/ZRNvHjIYz6
#GenderEquity #FederalPolicy #IWPR