February is Black History Month in the US and Canada, a time to focus on the wide-ranging contributions that Black people have made to society. Organizations spotlight achievements in fields like science, academia, and politics through programming such as speakers and exhibitions. It is also a time to recognize the racism and inequities Black people have overcome and still face today.
Women and people of color are more likely to be appointed to leadership positions and set up to fail during periods of organizational crisis in a phenomenon known as the glass cliff. Companies should focus on creating diverse leadership pipelines so that Black women will have more opportunities to advance into leadership positions.
is the percentage less than White men that Black women earn.
of Black women say their manager shows interest in their career advancement.
Discriminatory laws and policies are built into the fundamental structures of our societies — labor, housing, education, voting, healthcare, and justice. They are deeply entrenched and have exacerbated inequality in almost every sphere of life.
