Alaysia Black Hackett

Hispanic women have made significant contributions to the labor movement in America.

While the March on Washington's impact on racial justice in America is widely acknowledged, its focus on jobs is less often remembered. But for many of the event's organizers and participants, racial justice and economic opportunity were inseparable.

During the month of June, we celebrate Caribbean Americans pioneers and advocates.

Ahead of Juneteenth, we're celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Black Americans and our nation’s long march toward racial equity.

Here are a few ways the U.S. Department of Labor is embracing equity at work.