The Invisible Black Woman

Releasing is a superpower.

Are you a Black woman in Academic, Legal, Medical, or Business/Administrative fields? ✨ I invite you to participate in a study that explores how Black women strategically construct and negotiate their professional identities through their hair—a powerful symbol of identity, culture, and politics. ✨ As the United States moves closer to the possibility of its first Black woman president, understanding the workplace experiences of Black women is more crucial than ever. 🎉 I am excited to share my dissertation project, which aims to uncover the strategies Black women employ to navigate organizational norms and expectations that are often shaped by dominant racial and gendered ideologies. 🎉 By sharing your story, you’ll help shape inclusive workplace policies and pave the way for future generations of Black women leaders, from the courtroom to the Oval Office. 🏛️ 🚨 Take a brief survey to see if you qualify to participate in the interview! 🚨 🔗https://lnkd.in/gctgHsRd If you know any Black women who might be interested, please share this post or tag them in the comments. 💬 Feel free to reach out with any questions! #BlackWomenInTheWorkplace #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceEquity #EmpoweringBlackWomen #BlackWomenScholars #BlackWomenInLaw #BlackWomenInMedicine #BlackWomenInBusiness #BlackWomenProfessionals

Dr. Kenvi Phillips has made history as the director of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, the first fully digital presidential library in the U.S. With over two decades of experience in library and archival management, Phillips oversees the library's programs and activities. Her extensive background in archives and collections will help ensure that the digitized records remain accessible to historians, researchers, and the public. https://lnkd.in/gJMq9XbH

#Culturalhumility is about recognizing our limitations, respecting each person’s unique experiences, and committing to ongoing learning and growth. This approach is crucial for a truly supportive therapeutic relationship. Although #culturalcompetency originally included humility, colonial influences shifted its focus to a fixed idea of 'competence.' In our practice, we prioritize Ubuntu-centered cultural humility, understanding that true competence is impossible without lived experience. Instead, cultural humility invites continuous reflection and learning from those we serve. Signs Your Therapist Practices Cultural Humility 1. They ask, don’t assume: They seek to understand your unique experiences without assumptions. 2. They acknowledge limitations: They admit what they don’t know and are eager to learn from you. 3. Trauma-informed and culturally affirming: They foster open dialogue about cultural differences and trauma. 4. They respect your experience: Active listening and validation are key. 5. They engage in self-reflection and growth: They continually examine their biases and practices. 6. They view therapy as co-learning: They value your insights equally. 7. They dedicate themselves to their own healing journey: Their practice is informed by personal growth and supervision. 8. They maintain authenticity: You shouldn’t feel the need to code-switch or translate your soul. 9. They respect choice, autonomy, and consent: Your right to make decisions is honored. 10. They are intersectionality-aware: They understand how the intersections of your identity shape your experiences. If you feel misunderstood or stereotyped: 1. Speak up: Communicate your feelings openly. 2. Ask questions: Clarify any discomforts. 3. Reaffirm boundaries: Emphasize being seen as an individual. 4. Seek support: Find a therapist who aligns with your values if needed. 5. Remember your power: Advocate for your needs—your voice matters. 6. Do not internalize the experience to mean there is something wrong with you. 7. Discern and find the courage to leave if you don’t feel safe; you deserve unequivocally safe and softer landing spaces. With Ubuntu—always. Shayla S. Dube, RCSW, Your culturally responsive space holder. Your cultural and psychological health and safety consultant. www.wellnessempowered.com https://lnkd.in/gXmdZrJN

There is a legacy of self-sacrifice that runs through my veins in my body; it is an exhausting debt that I feel compelled to repay. The debt is unspoken, but it is loud, ever-present and binding. It has already broken me and I am in a state of repair. It is my daily work to fight against this urge that sits within my bones- the urge to continually pour from emptiness. If I’m lucky, I might not just repair myself; maybe I can be reborn. _________________________________ Read the latest article here: https://lnkd.in/eDQ4kbNj #blackgirlhealing #newsletter #womenwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackstories #blackstoriesmatter