National Black Women’s Labor Day Toolkit
National Black Women’s Labor Day (NBWLD), observed annually on April 5th or close to it, is a day to honor the significant, often overlooked, contributions of Black women to the American workforce and economy, particularly the 600,000 African American women known as “Black Rosie the Riveters” who worked in factories, shipyards, and government offices during World War II.
The day also acknowledges the broader legacy of Black women’s labor, from enslaved workers to modern-day organizers, and supports efforts to address ongoing challenges like workplace discrimination and exclusion from certain industries.
There are a number of ways that organizations and individuals can commemorate National Black Women’s Labor Day.