Asian American Center of Frederick hosts International Women's Day celebration
A coalition of women's advocacy groups is making the case for gender equality.
Living Local DMV celebrates International Women's Day
Federal employment figures show that women comprise 57% of the U.S. workforce but make only 84 cents for every dollar men earn on the government payroll, according to the
That's about $10,000 less per year in media wages.
Participants in a weekend conference at Frederick Community College are upbeat about closing the wage gap.
'It is so inspiring to pull together so many different women who are in leadership roles to make this event possible,' Cleo Burton with the Asian American Center of Frederick, sponsor of the conference, said.
Frederick faces budget challenges from shake-up of federal workforce, contracts in limbo
Rachel Spencer with the Frederick Youth Council said women can make a difference,
'We can inspire others in the Frederick community and in the state of Maryland,' she said. 'Together we can make a difference and celebrate our power as women.'
International Women's Day has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1909. for observance around the world in 1975.
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