The Root spoke with Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson who detailed the devastating impact Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill has on basic care and potentially life-saving screenings.

Every month, the jobs report is reduced to two numbers: how many jobs the economy added and whether the unemployment rate went up or down. If payrolls rise and unemployment falls, the labor market is ...

New Census numbers indicate that the gender pay gap narrowed in 2025.  However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that ...

New data released this week from the Census Bureau this week reveals the gender pay gap widened for Black women.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Holly Corbett covers bias, workplace culture, and social movements. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

The U.S. job market is in an indisputable crisis. Not only were layoffs and job cuts concerningly high in 2025, but Black unemployment rose throughout the year. 2026 started off no better, with job ...

Midge Purce discusses equal pay in women’s sports and why proper compensation reflects how the work of female athletes is valued.

“Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves,” Steinem’s foundation said ...