Today is #BlackWomensEqualPay. Here's how the recession will affect the pay gap even further. The pay gap is “particularly distressing” because, in comparison to women of other races, Black women have always had higher labor force participation rates, notes one bucknellu university associate professor. The current economic downturn has made it harder for workers to advocate for higher pay, says one cunyedu professor. ⬆️ Read more at the link in our bio. 🖌 chelsstahl / NBCNews; GettyImages