Riviera Beach city officials and residents came to the council meeting Wednesday night with questions about the safety of the city’s drinking water. They did not receive many answers.
It all stems from a controversy involving Councilwoman Julia Botel who came under fire last month after expressing concern on social media about an event run by Black organizers. Many called those comments racist.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â Black Women s Equal Pay Day is Aug. 3 and the date is significant.
According to studies, a Black woman would have to work an extra 215 days to take home the same pay as a white man.
One report said Black women make one million dollars less than white men over the course of their careers.
WPTV spoke to a local entrepreneur about the progress made and the work that still needs to be done. When we see those wins.. how much more work needs to be done, said Shandra Stringer, CEO at GCI Training & Empowerment Center, Inc.