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WATCH: In My Feed - How Corporate Black Women Can Self-Advocate Without Being Misunderstood

By Essence · Updated January 5, 2024
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In a recent Harvard Business Review study, it was found that its participants were more likely to attribute the anger of Black female employees to internal characteristics, or her personality, according to the January 2022 report. This preconceived notion led to lower performance ratings and leadership evaluations.

TOPICS:  black-women corporate environments Microaggression self advocacy