"The experiences of Black women and gender-expansive leaders in the sector have rightfully been a focus of research and commentary on systemic racism, unfair expectations, and funding gaps that Black women face when pursuing transformation. Leaders and funders must continue to uplift stories and data about Black women's leadership and invest in Black women change agents. However, in my estimation, the experiences, challenges, and visions of Black male leaders have been underexamined. Doing this work requires examining how Black men can dismantle internalized patriarchy."
"Why are Black men who are considered successful at increased risk of discrimination and depression? What does it look like for Black men to amplify and elevate Black women in leadership? How can Black men share in the care work that liberation requires? How can we find the freedom to dream? I invited two exceptional Black male nonprofit leaders to delve into these and other questions-"
Black male nonprofit leaders' experiences, challenges, and visions remain underexamined within the social sector. Examining Black men's leadership requires confronting internalized patriarchy and asking why successful Black men face heightened discrimination and depression risk. Effective leadership includes amplifying and elevating Black women in leadership, sharing care work necessary for collective liberation, and creating space to dream. Care work and strategy should be balanced with empathy, recognizing many Black leaders see themselves as care workers first. Centering care, investing in Black male change agents' well-being, and promoting equitable power-sharing can strengthen organizational transformation and community healing.
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