Black women are the most highly educated and have the highest labor force participation rates proportionately in the United States. They are more likely to be the primary breadwinners for their families, helping the economy. Black women are more likely than other groups to be entrepreneurs, and are building media companies (Shonda Rhimes), venture capital funds (Arlan Hamilton), and women’s wellness brands (Beatrice Dixon).
At the same time that Black women are breaking barriers and driving meaningful change, they also face unique challenges, such as often being the “first” or the “only” in a leadership position. There is the wage gap for…
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