California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute

Our President and CEO, Kellie Todd Griffin, is being honored by Los Angeles National Action Network for Women's Herstory Month. Thank you Lori Condinus!

Our President & CEO, Kellie Todd Griffin, is receiving the Leadership Impact Award from Black Business Association this Saturday, March 29, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles. Register now: www.BBALA.org #SaluteToBlackWomen #BBAHonoree #CABWCollective #BlackWomenEmpower

The California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute addresses the disparity gaps experienced by Black Women and Girls daily. Our efforts concentrate on research to identify these gaps, policy change to improve conditions, and practice transformation to effect system-wide change. Our workforce development and leadership training programs are fundamental in driving the necessary changes. We invite you to support our mission by donating here https://lnkd.in/esVRQ5EY.

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th, at 1 p.m. for a powerful and solution-driven conversation with the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, Mount Saint Mary's University, and the California Budget & Policy Center, as we come together to discuss child care and the impact it can have on improving the economic security of Black women and Black single mothers in California. Hear from thought leaders, advocates, and experts on the state of childcare for Black women in California, engage in meaningful dialogue that shapes policy solutions, and connect with other changemakers who are fighting for equity and access. Darcy Totten, will introduce the convening as we welcome our President and CEO, Kellie Todd Griffin, as the moderator as well as speakers Wanzi Muruvi, MSc(Planning), PhD, Keisha Nzewi, and Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither, Ph.D.. Your voice matters. Your presence is power. RSVP here https://lnkd.in/gshuiPsF and make sure you are part of this vital conversation. Together, let’s center this conversation and drive the change our communities deserve.

I'm very excited about this event. Please join us for this important conversation on the need for child care system change!

📢 International Women’s Day: Bridging the Wage Gap for Black Women in California Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of women worldwide. But celebration alone is not enough—we must take action. In California, Black women—especially single mothers—continue to face a staggering wage gap, earning just $0.60 and $0.57 to every $1.00 earned by white men. At this rate, it would take nearly 100 years to close this gap. We cannot afford to wait. The California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute is committed to: 💰 Advocating for fair wages and economic policies that uplift Black women 👩🏾💼 Empowering Black women in leadership and entrepreneurship 📢 Demanding pay equity NOW—because justice delayed is justice denied 🔹 Equity is not a privilege; it’s a right. 🔹 This International Women’s Day, we call on policymakers, business leaders, and our community to take bold action to #BridgeTheWageGap for Black women in California. Join us. Share your voice. Demand change. 🖤 #IWD #EqualPay #BlackWomenDeserveMore #EconomicJustice #WeWontWait #CABWCollective #CABlackWomen

California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute released results of our latest research on Black Women and their workplace experiences. We surveyed 452 Black employed women throughout the state. Workplace discrimination is not just an inconvenience—it is a structural barrier that actively impedes Black women’s career advancement and access to job opportunities. Check out the report @ https://lnkd.in/e7a3kZcs #CABlackWomen #CABWCollective

During HerStory Month and always, we have to speak out on the issues that exclusively impact Black Women and girls. The chemicals that they put in products that are marketed to and created for Black Women and Girls are causing cancer, fibroid, hair loss, and much more. Let's be informed, buy products that don't harm and call on our electeds to ban these harmful products. #BlackWomenMatter #CABlackWomen #CABWCollective https://lnkd.in/gd9Z_kEG

"Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation." – Coretta Scott King ✊🏾 💡 Our fight for justice, equity, and true freedom is ongoing. Each generation must pick up the torch, challenge injustice, and build a future where ALL of us can thrive. 🚨 We stand on the shoulders of those who fought before us. Now, it’s OUR turn to continue the work. Are you ready to rise? Drop a ✊🏾 in the comments if you’re committed to pushing forward! Tag someone who needs this reminder today. 👇🏾💬 #KeepPushing #LegacyOfFreedom #BlackExcellence #TheWorkContinues #CorettaScottKing #EquityAndJustice #BlackWomenLead #CABlackWomen #CABWCollective

Our new report in collaboration with the California Budget & Policy Center highlights the persistent wage gap affecting Black women and Black single mothers in California. The report highlights how structural barriers rooted in racism and sexism continue to block economic opportunities for Black women, ultimately impacting families and communities. It underscores the stark wage disparities Black women face compared to white men in California. In 2022, Black women earned an average of $54,000 in wages, while Black single mothers earned just $50,000. In contrast, white men earned nearly $90,000. These findings illustrate that for every $1 a white man earns in California, Black women earn only $0.60, and Black single mothers earn just $0.56. “This report confirms what Black women in California have known for generations — our labor is invaluable, but our worth is consistently undervalued. The wage gap is not just a number; it’s a reflection of systemic racism and sexism that has persisted for far too long, Black women are the backbone of our families and communities, yet we’re forced to navigate economic systems that were never designed to support us. It’s time for policymakers to enact bold, transformative policies that prioritize pay equity, affordable childcare, and leadership opportunities for Black women. Economic justice for Black women isn’t just beneficial for us — it strengthens California as a whole.” https://lnkd.in/gJBzaUia