In the report, the Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap, researchers not only address how the pay gap is influenced by age, race, motherhood and education levels, but disability status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

A new study says Black students are disproportionately pursuing low-wage college degrees. The economic consequences add to the growing income gap.

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Despite major strides Black women remain at the bottom of the wage gap, a new Census Bureau report notes.