"We Specialize in the Wholly Impossible": Navigating Three Black Women Tropes in Leadership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
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People demand things disrespectfully from Black women leaders with the expectation that they exist to serve. Stereotypes like Mammy, Angry Black Woman, and Magical Superwoman shape these expectations.
Black women experience 'weathering,' the physical toll of racism over time, leading to health disparities and exhaustion. Observers witness their struggles in meetings, contributing to their challenges.
Black women in leadership roles are uncertain about their ability to continue due to the pressures and demands they face within organizations, affecting their sustainability and well-being.
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