The educational attainment data will tell us the number of advanced degrees earned and, as justification to pursue a doctorate, try to correlate it with higher earnings and lower unemployment. But the story behind the numbers sheds light on the why. Why are Black women pursuing doctorate degrees?
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We post something every year on Black women’s Equal Pay Day. We sound like a broken record. Our message is the same.
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On paper, this organization was excited to interview me — a multiracial immigrant who grew up and still resides in the community and identifies with key stakeholders. However, in the interview, I could sense that they were disappointed because I may not have appeared Black or Brown enough for them.
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Newsflash folks: mermaids are fictional, mythical characters. They can be any color we choose. One writer for CultureXchange asked, “How committed to white supremacy [do] people have to be, to be upset about a fictional character’s skin [color]?” Great question.
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August is designated as Black Business Month. It is a time to celebrate, acknowledge, and uplift Black business owners. According to statistics, 10% of all businesses in the U.S. are Black-owned and 30% of all minority businesses are Black-owned. And since the pandemic started there has been a 30% rise in Black business ownership despite only 29% of Black business owners receiving government support during the COVID crisis, versus 60% of white business owners. Black women are the major reason for this surge.
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