She Will Rise began in January 2017, when a group of like-minded women gathered to discuss concerns about representation in government and the broader structural inequalities facing NYC residents, particularly for those of color and the LBGTQI community. Together, we are working to build a pipeline of female leadership and to inspire NYC residents, particularly young women, to engage with their local government and community.
In New York, the wage gap has recently widened, with the ratio of women’s earnings compared to men’s earnings dropping from almost 89 percent in 2015 to 86 percent in 2019.
Women in New York will not see equal pay until 2046, according to current projections.
Both gender and race drive wage gaps, even for people engaged in the same line of work in New York City.