Working at the intersection: What Black women are up against




Black women face vast obstacles due to racism and sexism. The research tells a clear story.
Living at the intersection of racism and sexism is far from easy. Black women are discriminated against for being Black and for being women, and exist in both identities at all times. The story of Black women at work and in life is one of resilience. Despite the challenges and barriers in their way, black women have accomplished so much and continue to make amazing strides. They are highly educated. They are ambitious. They are business owners forging their own paths. Their drive to succeed is often not just for themselves, but also to lift up their communities. [ Read on at LeanIn.Org.]