The report states, “In Ohio and beyond, racially inequitable and so-called colorblind policies have not worked for — and have actively harmed — marginalized communities, largely linked by race and gender. When harmful policies intersect, as they do too often for Black women, the consequences can be devastating across generations.”
The report highlights the income disparities, with Black women in Ohio earning a median income of $44,131, significantly less than white men ($68,677), white women ($54,453), and Black men ($50,001). This pay gap is attributed to Black women often occupying low-wage jobs such as child care and service roles.
