Claudine Gay, despite her impressive experience, faced scrutiny as a diversity hire, highlighting the additional hurdles Black women face in academia.
Only 1.9% of full professors at US institutions are Black women, reflecting pervasive systemic barriers and the need for greater representation and fairness.
Black women in academia experience microaggressions, tokenization, and overt discrimination, leading to feelings of isolation and imposter syndrome.
The journey in STEM for Black women is marked by both triumphs and significant challenges, revealing the urgent need for systemic change in higher education.
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