Colorism: Skin Tone Affecting Job Opportunities
These are a few of things that everyone thinks about the night before they walk into a room of people that can define their financial fate. But one thing that black women may think about, more than others, is not just their job credentials and what they can bring to the table, but their looks--mostly their skin color.
If You’re so Good at Your Job and You’re Still Replaced, Then What?: My Reminder to Prioritize Financial Independence
This incident reminded me that when it comes to a job, no one cares about your qualifications or dedication to the organization. There are rules and procedures to be adhered to, and if you step outside of those, your employer holds the power to end your livelihood in a matter of days—or less.
Salary Negotiation as a Black Woman in Corporate America
As Black women, we are conditioned to believe that anything we receive beyond the bare minimum is a blessing. We are not taught our true value and are not taught to require that everyone we interact with treat us as though they recognize that value.
I Am Serena. I am Naomi.
While watching the women's U.S Open Final, I could not help but recognize myself while watching two black women play against each other, both that were powerful and inspiring in their own way. I saw myself as both Serena and Naomi.
How to Get Your Focus Back at Work
The burnout affects us all. It happened to me. I was at a company where I loved my boss but the work was limiting.
5 Reasons Why People Don’t Negotiate Their Salary
Not enough people negotiate their salary; maybe because it's not explicitly a part of the on-boarding process. Most often, employers don’t mention it, but you can. After following Your Corporate Black Girl, I found confidence in just “asking” for a salary increase.
Symone Sanders Addresses the Issues and Confidence of Black Professionals
Symone D. Sanders is a political commentator for CNN and was the topic for discussion when she received a message from a follower who criticized her for wearing long nails on television, especially on a popular and global news network.
Review: Barely Adults Web Series
With the hustle and bustle of New York City, this main character is a young black woman that has her head up high for a great job in the television business.
Black Women: Most Educated, but Most Undervalued
You keep hearing these stories about Black women being the most educated group in the United States. Right, we go to school, graduate, and get degrees. But that does not seem to be enough.