Lilly’s Legacy: Continuing the Fight for Equal Pay Today

Lilly Ledbetter’s epic fight for equal pay is one of the great American stories. She is outraged when she discovers that the system had been cheating her, paying her close to half of what the men with the same jobs were earning. Lilly fights this injustice to the Supreme Court, the corridors of Congress and eventually The White House. Her tenacity, refusal to submit to inequity, and strong persistent advocacy are lessons for us today as we struggle against new and continuing threats to women’s economic security and autonomy.

Despite decades of progress, women have still have not achieved pay parity. Women continue to earn significantly less than men across industries, and for women of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and mothers, the gap is even wider. This isn’t just about fairness—it’s about economic justice, stability, and opportunity.

PowHer® New York and Women Creating Change (WCC) invite you to a powerful and inspiring evening of advocacy, storytelling, and action as we come together to fight for equal pay for all women. The event will highlight the Pay Equity Movement, celebrate trailblazers like Lilly Ledbetter, and provide practical steps to take action for pay equity.

Join WCC and PowHer and be part of the movement for economic justice for women!

At the event, you will:

• Be inspired by an exclusive sneak peek of the film “Lilly”, honoring equal pay pioneer Lilly Ledbetter
• Hear from elected officials who are championing policies in New York to ensure fair pay for all
• Gain insights about Gender Pay Equity and hear from experts on where we stand in 2025.
• Take action—learn about PowHer® New York's Equal Pay Campaign and how YOU can advocate for real change in your workplace and community.

Let’s stand together to support one another, amplify our voices, and take action to demand real solutions to achieve gender pay equity.

Note: There will be a special opportunity to screen the new film “Lilly” prior to the event. A Link will be sent to participants a few days before the event.

This event is sponsored by PowHer® New York and Women Creating Change.

Women Creating Change, formerly known as Women’s City Club of New York and established in 1915, is an inclusive community that partners with underserved women to develop and strengthen the skills and resources needed to effectively advocate for New York’s diverse communities. > wccny.org

PowHer® New York is a statewide network of individuals and 100+ organizations committed to accelerating economic equality for 10 million New York women and their families. > powherny.org

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