Half of Americans aren’t aware that the pay gap exists between white and black women, but we can’t change what we’re not aware of. The time is now to create equality for all.
owned by black women has surged by 164 percent, which is nearly three times the rate of growth for women-owned businesses overall.64 percent of black studentsThere are many factors perpetuating the wage gap across gender and race, from lack of sponsors and pathways to advancement to stereotypes and biases.have bias. It’s time we become conscious of our unconscious. It’s time we get comfortable being uncomfortable.
We must all be open to these conversations and not afraid to share what’s on our mind. Here is more advice from women in our community on how to create greater awareness around our unique backgrounds in the workplace.Leadership isn’t about age, title or level; its about action. “Often times a women of color may be the only representation in the room, with the majority lacking intention around including or acknowledging her presence,” says Davis. “It’s not about being extra.
talk about how there is no one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. As a woman of color, we experience workplace challenges in a unique way.”Stephanie Taylor, a freelance writer and editor from Los Angeles, shares that, as a woman of color, she is also hyper aware of feeling like she has to work especially hard to prove herself while keeping in mind the “angry black woman” stereotype. It’s made her change her approach of voicing frustrations in the workplace to simply asking questions.
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