The following is a statement from Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, president and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, on Dr. Lisa Cook “Dr. Lisa Cook has a long and distinguished career in both the public and private sector, and as the first black [...]

Re: Comments for RIN 1205-AC21, Prohibiting Illegal Discrimination in Registered Apprenticeship Programs (Submitted via regulations.gov) I. Introduction On behalf of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), I am writing to submit comments in response to the recent notice of proposed rulemaking, Prohibiting Illegal [...]

Washington, DC (September 2, 2025) — The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) submitted comments today to the US Department of Labor (DOL) opposing its proposed rule to rescind and drastically revise the DOL’s Office of Apprenticeship Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, which help [...]

The following is a statement from Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, president and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, on the announced nomination of E.J. Antoni to serve as commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.   “The announced nomination of E.J. Antoni to replace Dr. Erika McEntarfer as [...]

Washington, DC (August 7, 2025) – Today, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) is proud to announce the launch of its new Advancing Black Women in Leadership initiative—a bold effort to address the systemic barriers Black women face in their leadership journeys while filling [...]

The report arrives as lawmakers pursue efforts to weaken or eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These policies have been instrumental in addressing disparities in pay, hiring, and promotion. Washington, DC—A new analysis from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) shows that a Black woman working full-time year-round stands to lose more than $1 million over a 40-year career compared to White men. These lost wages could have supported a down payment on a home, retirement savings, or securing a child’s education, but instead weaken household stability and limit long-term wealth for Black families.