California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
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As the only state agency to exclusively focus on the needs and concerns of women and girls of all ages and backgrounds, the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls holds a noteworthy place in the history of California.
The wage gap is about more than fairness. It affects whether Black women can build wealth, support their families, buy homes, save for retirement, and weather financial emergencies. Equal pay is economic security. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay #NCBCP50 #BlackWomensRoundtable
A Black woman can lose over $1.1 million to the lifetime wage gap. This isn't just about one paycheck; it limits the ability to buy homes, save, and retire. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay #NCBCP50 #BlackWomensRoundtable
Black women earn just 65 cents for every dollar paid to white men. On #BlackWomensEqualPayDay we demand policy action and pay transparency to close this gap and ensure they are finally paid fairly for their essential work and leadership.
Black women’s unemployment has hit 6.2%, far outpacing the 4.2% national average due to systemic gaps and DEI cuts. This #BlackWomensEqualPayDay, we demand Congress pass the Working Womans Bill of Rights for fair pay and protections.
Black women face a 6.2% unemployment rate and persistent pay gaps. We must stop the attacks on DEI and federal jobs. On #BlackWomensEqualPayDay, we demand support for The Working Woman’s Bill of Rights to ensure economic security for all.
In May, Black women's unemployment hit 6.2%, far exceeding the 4.2% national average. These gaps and wage disparities hinder economic mobility. This #BlackWomensEqualPayDay we demand systemic action so Black women can thrive.
Black women earn roughly 65 cents for every dollar paid to white men, forcing them to work well into the next year to catch up. This gap threatens economic security. We must demand systemic accountability and stronger pay protections now. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay
The Commission, along with Unchained At Last, is sponsoring AB 1267 by Commissioner @asmgailpellerin.bsky.social. AB 1267 aligns marriage laws with existing protections for children by making 18 the minimum age to marry with no exceptions.
🔥 Our Youth Advisory Council is redefining what youth leadership looks like in California. Through policy insight, community engagement, and advocacy, our youth councilmembers are pushing for systems that protect, uplift, and empower every young woman. Their work is essential, and it’s only growing.
Our Secretary of the Youth Advisory Council, Sonia Sharma and @weaveinc.bsky.social CEO Beth Hassett were featured in this powerful article focused on teen dating violence and building safer futures for girls and young women.
Register for the Connecting in Community: Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind on May 29 from 3:00–6:00 PM in Sacramento! Gates open at 2:00 PM. Register on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/.../connecti....
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In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we were happy to connect with community members during our joint open house with CA Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs.
Join the @ccswg.bsky.social and the @cawomenscaucus.bsky.social for a virtual policy update on May 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
The @ccswg.bsky.social, is proud to co‑sponsor and support legislation that strengthens the well‑being, health, and safety of women and girls across California.
The Governor just announced a new, first-in-the-nation initiative to help new families and moms!
Governor Gavin Newsom on Instagram: "Starting this summer, California will provide babies born in our hospitals with 400 FREE diapers. By partnering with @Baby2Baby, we're working to help California ...
2,659 likes, 264 comments - cagovernor on May 8, 2026: "Starting this summer, California will provide babies born in our hospitals with 400 FREE diapers. By partnering with @Baby2Baby, we're working ...
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The Department of Labor might be silent on #WomenInApprenticeshipDay, but we aren't. Women in the trades are already welding and leading the way. Apprenticeships build stable careers and change lives. We get it done. 🛠️ #WomenInTheTrades #TWTF
Join us and our partner California Women's Business Centers Network at the California Women's Economic Summit on May 13 at the Tsakopolous Library Galleria in Sacramento.
The launch for the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub at California State University, Northridge was a day dedicated to building connection, belonging, and well‑being through economic opportunity.
Our Executive Director Darcy Totten joined the Capitol Weekly Podcast to remind listeners about a powerful truth: we are only one generation into women holding the rights we assumed were inviolable, and every day we are losing hard fought rights, and the work of gender equity is far from finished.
The status of women and girls in California, with Darcy Totten - Capitol Weekly
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Our guest is Darcy Totten, Executive Director at the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. The Commission was established by the legislature in 1965 for the p...
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Our Legislative Analyst Katherine brought our interns to the Capitol for a hands-on look at California’s legislative system.
The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs and the @ccswg.bsky.social recognize AANHPI Women’s Equal Pay Day on April 9th, a reminder that AANHPI women earn just 83¢ for every $1 paid to white, non-Hispanic men. For many communities, the gap is even wider.
What does a feminist approach to AI look like? Can AI support justice work or is it fundamentally incompatible with feminist values?
Meet the team leading the Commission! This Women's History Month, we are proud to spotlight the powerhouse team driving our mission forward everyday.
As Women's History Month comes to a close, we're proud to reflect on the leadership and advocacy at the Commission that continue to shape a more equitable future for women and girls across California. Meet our Commissioner, Senator Laura Richardson!
Commissioner Assemblymember Pellerin represents the regions around Santa Cruz County. As the Chair of the Select Committee on California’s Mental Health Crisis, Commissioner Assemblymember Pellerin has tackled issues the Commission is deeply committed to.
Meet our Commissioner, Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen! Commissioner @asmstephanienguyen represents the 10th Assembly District as the first Asian American Pacific Islander woman legislator in the Sacramento Region.
Meet our Commissioner, Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares! Representing California State Senate District 23, Commissioner Senator Valladares is focused on addressing California’s affordability crisis, making our communities safer and expanding education and job opportunities for all Californians.
Meet our Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower! Commissioner Garcia-Brower serves as California State Labor Commissioner leading the state’s primary workplace-protection agency with a team of 500 across 20 offices.
We're honoring Women's History Month by highlighting our awesome leaders! Meet our Commissioner Joelle Gomez. Commissioner Gómez is the CEO of the CHILDREN'S HOME OF STOCKTON, a major residential therapeutic program serving foster youth across San Joaquin County.
Meet our Commissioner Quinn Delaney! Commissioner Delaney supports the development of powerful social change movements to eliminate structural racism and create a racially just society, with a focus on ending the criminalization of people of color in Oakland.
