City of Pasadena Announces HERstory 2026: The Path Forward for Pay Equity

PASADENA, Calif.- Join the City of Pasadena's Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department and the Commission on the Status of Women for HERstory 2026: The Path Forward for Pay Equity, an interactive Women's History Month program focused on workplace equity, equal pay, and the lived experiences of women. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Robinson Park Recreation Center, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Parking is available on the street and in the south parking lot.

HERstory 2026 invites attendees to explore meaningful steps toward closing the gender pay gap and advancing gender equity through dialogue, reflection, and community engagement. The program highlights the ongoing impact of pay inequity and the importance of continued advocacy for fair wages and workplace transparency.

Welcome remarks will be provided by Vice Mayor Jess Rivas, City Council District 5, who will discuss the importance of pay equity in today's economic climate. Through guided discussion and audience reflection, the program will explore how inequity often remains hidden, where institutions fall short, and what progress looks like at the local and national levels.

This year's program features curated excerpts from Lilly (2025), a feature film directed by Rachel Feldman and starring Patricia Clarkson as Lilly Ledbetter. Lilly Ledbetter's famous lawsuit against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. brought to light the inequality in pay for women, and this has been a major factor in creating change on a national level. The video will be accompanied by a panel discussion on the effect of pay inequality and how we can achieve workplace equity.

Panelists include Tiffany Jacobs Quinn, Director of Human Resources for the City of Pasadena; Rachel Feldman, director of Lilly; and Jeanette Laba, an employment law attorney who specializes in gender discrimination and pay equity issues. Together, they will discuss the legal, cultural, and personal aspects of pay equity and how these issues continue to shape women's experiences in the workplace.

Following the discussion, attendees are invited to connect with local organizations and community partners, including the League of Women Voters, YWCA Glendale and Pasadena, Pasadena City College, Pasadena Job Center (NDLON), Shepherd's Door, Pasadena Organizing for Progress, and additional local organizations committed to advancing equity for women and families.

The Commission extends special thanks to Pasadena Federal Credit Union and the Junior League of Pasadena for their sponsorship and support of HERstory 2026.

HERstory 2026 is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available, and English to Spanish translation will be provided. Community members are encouraged to register in advance at https://bit.ly/PasadenaHerstory2026.

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