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Alaysia Black Hackett

Hispanic Women Elevating Workers’ Rights

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• By: Alaysia Black Hackett • September 25, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic women have made significant contributions to the labor movement in America.
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Justice and Equity and Workplace Rights

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• By: Alaysia Black Hackett • August 23, 2023
Black-and-white photo of seven March on Washington leaders including A. Philip Randolph and John Lewis in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
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.
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Celebrating Caribbean American Trailblazers

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• By: Alaysia Black Hackett • June 20, 2023
Caribbean American Heritage Month. Headshots of Charles Reason, Antonia Novello, Colin Powell and A. Philip Randolph.
During the month of June, we celebrate Caribbean Americans pioneers and advocates.
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Celebrating Racial Justice and Equality on Juneteenth

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• By: Alaysia Black Hackett • June 14, 2023
The Juneteenth flag in red, white and blue. A star represents freedom, a burst represent new beginnings, and an arc represents new horizons.
Ahead of Juneteenth, we're celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Black Americans and our nation’s long march toward racial equity.
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Wage Gaps, Equity and Economic Growth

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• By: Alaysia Black Hackett • March 8, 2023
A diverse group of professional women gathered around a conference table.
Here are a few ways the U.S. Department of Labor is embracing equity at work.
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