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Reminders of this nation’s painful history show in the lives of people of color every day, and one way is through the manifestation of inequities. Many inequities are the result of systemic racism, which affects the wages that millions of Black women are paid for working full-time jobs.

WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor spoke about the topic on Wednesday on News 8.

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The economic landscape of Indianapolis is, no doubt, vibrant and bustling, from the nonprofit sector to the commercial and private sectors. News 8 has been exploring Black representation in the workforce and leadership roles. That pertains, specifically, to the participation of Black workers in the U.S. private sector.

According to a report by McKinsey and Co., a strategy and management consulting firm, an analysis on economic data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau from 2019 found that, on the current trajectory, it would take 95 years for Black employees to reach talent parity in the private sector.

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In 1915, Booker T. Washington — born into slavery before becoming a very influential American author, educator and proponent of African-American businesses — established National Negro Health Week, now called National Minority Health Month, as a way to build awareness about the health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities.It is still celebrated every April and encourages everyone to take action to end inequities.

News 8 contributor Gloria Jimenez told News 8 that the theme of this year’s monthlong recognition is “be the source for better health.”

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The international culinary scene in Indianapolis has something for the adventurous and the risk takers as new restaurants continually burst on the scene. WISH-TV contributor Gloria Jimenez joined News 8 on Friday to discuss her top recommendations.

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Join WISH-TV in celebrating Women’s History Month this March! Watch the Celebrating Women’s History special above.

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Easter season marks one of the busiest, and, by some accounts, the best times to visit countries like Spain or Mexico. There is an abundance of festivities, religious traditions, and cultural cuisine. Schools and businesses have closed and will remain closed for two weeks as celebrations in those countries stretch from Palm Sunday to Easter.

With more on Easter celebrations in the Latino community, WISH-TV contributor Gloria Jimenez joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner to talk about the importance of the holiday in the Latino culture.

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