Lilly Ledbetter, Equal Pay Advocate, Passes Away at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a prominent champion for equal pay and gender discrimination advocate, has died at the age of 86. Ledbetter gained national attention after her lawsuit against Goodyear revealed systemic pay discrimination based on gender, ultimately leading to the enactment of the Fair Pay Act of 2009, signed by President Obama. Her tireless efforts in the fight for wage equality have made her an iconic figure in the movement for fair pay in the United States. Many tributes have poured in, highlighting her legacy and the impact of her work on future generations.
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