Historically and to this day, nonprofit organizations perpetuate inequities, expecting poverty from cause-driven leaders while they work to eradicate social ills they themselves face.
Black women leaders experience a lack of trust and are frequently promoted to fix broken cultures or organizations, taking on additional labor and representing marginalized populations.
The challenges are intensified for Black women leading public-facing social justice organizations, exemplified by the experiences within Black Lives Matter.
The 'glass cliff' phenomenon is prevalent post-pandemic, where Black women leaders are put in difficult leadership positions with high expectations and added labor.
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