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The obstacles we black women face

The obstacles we black women face. Years of slavery Lack of education Lack of recognition in business and professions Belief that business and professions are exclusively for men Sexist and racial slurs. How can we overcome these obstacles?. Be inspired by role models

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The obstacles we black women face

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  1. The obstacles we black women face • Years of slavery • Lack of education • Lack of recognition in business and professions • Belief that business and professions are exclusively for men • Sexist and racial slurs

  2. How can we overcome these obstacles? • Be inspired by role models • Emphasize the leadership traits of these role models

  3. Black women in Politics • Shirley Chisholm • Vel Phillips • Barbara Jordan

  4. Black women in Science and Technologies • Debra Bell • Sheila Stiles

  5. Black women inBusiness • Knowles • Lincoln • Oprah Winfrey

  6. Leadership traits of these role models • DETERMINATION “goal of success” – not giving up in the face of adversity • CONFIDENCE – projection of personal power • PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS – speaking with authority • DIFFERENCE - go against the grain.

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