On #NationalCaregiversDay, we honor a leader who understood that care work and civil rights are inseparable. Melnea Cass (1896-1978) didn't just talk about justice—she built it. This Boston civil rights leader established Massachusetts' first childcare program, supporting families who needed care while fighting for minimum wage legislation and pay parity for the domestic workers providing that care. Cass knew that economic justice meant ensuring care workers—predominantly Black women—received fair compensation for essential labor. Her work in Massachusetts set a standard we're still fighting to achieve nationwide. While Congress debates cutting care to fund tax breaks for billionaires, Cass's legacy calls us forward: Care workers deserve dignity, respect, and living wages. 💜 #NationalCaregiversDay #FamiliesOverBillionaires #BlackHistoryMonth #CareEconomy #EconomicJustice