Employment
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Latina Equal Pay Day almost didn’t happen in 2022. Here’s why.
Today is Latina Equal Pay Day. Find out what this civil rights attorney and activist says we need to do in order to close the wage gap for Latina workers in our country.
5 min read - CelebrityMAKERS
Breast cancer and careers: How 7 survivors tackled both
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and MAKERS is sharing seven powerful stories of survival.
8 min read - CelebrityMAKERS
10 powerful women who have triumphed by embracing their disabilities
It is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and MAKERS is celebrating 10 powerful women with disabilities who have overcome their challenges and are inspiring others to do the same.
9 min read - WorldYahoo Life
Video shows Jack in the Box drive-thru worker mocking deaf woman, refusing to serve her
A deaf woman in California attempted to place an order at the drive-thru of a Jack in the Box, instead, the employee berated her and told her to leave.
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Valvoline employee fired after using Pocahontas slur on invoice: 'This is not OK'
The Asheville franchise of the oil change store has provided an apology for the discrimination that a customer faced when receiving an invoice addressed to "poka honas," aka Pocahontas.
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California To Become First State To Ban Hair Discrimination
The CROWN Act would outlaw policies that punish black employees and K-12 students for wearing their natural hair and protective styles.
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Woman earns PhD after spending 3 years in federal prison: 'Life is not over after incarceration'
Yolanda Perkins didn't see a future for herself after being sentenced to 3 years in federal prison. Now, she has a PhD and is helping other formerly incarcerated people to better their own futures.