Black women in leadership are too often boxed into damaging stereotypes that impose unrealistic expectations, limiting their ability to lead authentically. This article from Nonprofit Quarterly emphasizes the need of breaking down these preconceptions by creating inclusive work environments, encouraging self-care, and empowering Black women to lead without societal constraints. Let’s create spaces that allow Black women to lead authentically and succeed in leadership roles! Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddiFB-ux #Blackwomeninleadership #ArticleoftheDay
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Breaking Barriers 🌟 "Nineteen years after founding Akili Dada, Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg is on a new mission: to elevate and empower Black women across the world who have reached senior levels of management. B-WEL's ambition and mission are bigger. The scope is global, and we are doing three things; connecting Black senior female leaders around the world into a community of mutual support." Click the link below to be inspired by Dr. Wanjiru and find out about B-WEL's other two areas of focus. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dUrHUMew #WeAreBWEL #womeninleadership
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This #Juneteenth, we celebrate the resilience and leadership of Black women who have continually led the charge for social change. This powerful article sheds light on the often unseen labor of Black women leaders in our workplaces. Embrace the imperative of #DEI and support the transformative #leadership of women of color. Read more: https://ow.ly/x47150SlEL4
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Leadership in any nonprofit isn't always linear, and for Black women, the challenges are compounded by additional layers, such as systemic racism, gender bias and often a lack of representation at the leadership level. As we strive to drive meaningful change and create lasting impact in our communities, it is essential to recognize the unique obstacles Black women face in leadership. #BlackWomeninLeadership
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Equity Strategist. Cultural Architect. Engaging forward-thinking organizations and leaders committed to taking decisive steps towards building equitable spaces and amplifying their impact.
As Kamala Harris and other Black women challenge the highest levels of leadership, we must confront the deep-rooted biases of racism and sexism that stand in the way. Black women have demonstrated exceptional leadership in every field—so why not the presidency? It’s time we start trusting Black women to lead us into the future. Read the full article for an insightful perspective on Black women in leadership, and take the "Check Your Organization Equity Score" survey to assess where your organization stands. https://lnkd.in/g9_26Zxz #EquityInLeadership #DiversityMatters
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Book Me to Speak in 2025 | Award Winning Educator & Leadership Coach | 🌍 Keynote Speaker | Workshop Facilitator | 🎙️Podcast Host, Unspeakable Leadership | 📖 Columnist, The Many Faces → Redefining Leadership
Save the date for a day of empowerment, connection and transformation!
🌟 We are back and thrilled to announce Empowering Changemakers | Elevate Her Conference 2025: Save the Date! 🌟 Explore what it means to be a changemaker and why Black women are essential to shaping a brighter future! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghj6MddE This year’s theme, “Empowering Changemakers,” is a celebration of women who are not only navigating but redefining the landscapes of leadership. At Elevate Her Conference 2025, we spotlight Black women whose voices, businesses, and advocacy are paving the way for monumental shifts in society. These changemakers are more than leaders—they are the catalysts for progress, the advocates for inclusion, and the visionaries of tomorrow. Join us in recognizing and amplifying the innovative forces reshaping industries and communities across the world! Stay tuned for more updates! #ElevateHer2025 #EmpoweringChangemakers #BlackWomenLead #BreakBarriers Nataizya Mukwavi Nerissa Allen Black Women Connect Vancouver Black Business Association of BC Lystra Germaine Sam Carla Mays, MPA Rohene Bouajram Roxanne Challenger Karla Laird Annie Laurenson, GPC.D, LLM, CDI.D Lesley-Ann Parris Cicely Belle Blain Marielle De Vassoigne, ACC Giselle Blackman, MBA, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, CHRL Esther O. Firina Achor Beamish Nadia Tchoumi Haeley Mariah Shelley-Anne Vidal Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, PhD, ICD.D
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Professional and Development Coach | Criminal Justice, Diversity - Founder of The Thin Black Line and Co- founder Women in the Shade. Views expressed are my own.
"Empower Change: Sponsor The Women In The Shade Conference Today!" This January, we’re convening Black women in uniformed services, leaders, and allies to challenge the question: What happens when we’re not in the room? This transformative event cannot happen without your support. 💡 Will you take a stand to champion equity, representation, and leadership? Your sponsorship: ✅ Opens doors for young Black women to attend, grow, and thrive. ✅ Fuels crucial conversations about visibility, anti-racism, and systemic change. ✅ Builds a legacy of equity in our communities and institutions. Sponsorship packages start from as little as £250.00, with the opportunity to become a "Friend to Women in the Shade." Full details are available on our website https://lnkd.in/e3_tFmqj As Black women, we often feel unseen, undervalued, and unsupported. Your partnership will help rewrite this narrative, amplify our voices, and inspire change. 👉 Contact us at [email protected] to sponsor and make a lasting impact today! #TheColourOfPower #SupportEquity #CatalystForChange
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A very insightful and relatable perspective. The load is quite heavy.
"Where I see Black women thriving and staying in leadership roles is in spaces where principles of equity and support structures are baked in." Read an essay on the unseen labor of Black women leaders: https://bit.ly/3JEdX31
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Join our free March webinar on white Supremacy & white Women in the Nonprofit Sector. Register: https://lnkd.in/ewfARegC This webinar will provide awareness on what it can look like for white leaders to unpack their biases and internalized superiority, how to call out/in white women in leadership, and how to disrupt the white dominant habits and make room for women of color to have a seat at the table.
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Amazing session today- big thanks to the facilitators and the audience for an important, thoughtful provoking session :) #DisruptWhiteSupremacy #AntiRacism #NonProfitIndustricalComplex
Join our free March webinar on white Supremacy & white Women in the Nonprofit Sector. Register: https://lnkd.in/ewfARegC This webinar will provide awareness on what it can look like for white leaders to unpack their biases and internalized superiority, how to call out/in white women in leadership, and how to disrupt the white dominant habits and make room for women of color to have a seat at the table.
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