This personal narrative critically examines how the dominant ideology of "whiteness" permeates institutions, impacting Black women's wellbeing through anti-black racism and institutional policies.
The program celebrated 'Honoring LGBTQ+ Black Women Leaders & Allies', with standing-room-only attendance, featuring inspiring speeches and performances to honor community leaders and allies.
"We have to be twice as good for half as much," Gantt said. "Now, Black women will stop being gaslit by society when we say we have to work twice as hard and we have to be overqualified."
In her 2020 essay, Erika Stallings explores how many Black women navigate corporate environments, initially being treated as 'office pets' before becoming scrutinized 'threats' when achieving power or excellence.