For Colored Girls Who Lead

Tag: mental-health

  • For a Time Like This

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    There has never been a “convenient” time to be Black in America. There have been moments of progress. Seasons of visibility. Years when diversity felt celebrated. But comfort? Safety? Stability? Those have always been fragile and negotiated rather than guaranteed. Black History Month often arrives packaged as a highlight reel. We hear about firsts and…

  • Know Your Worth: A Womanist Guide to Boundaries and Salary Negotiation

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    As a woman of color, you’ve likely been taught, directly or through unspoken rules, to work twice as hard for half the recognition. You’ve learned to smile through microaggressions, shrink to keep the peace, and accept less while giving more. But I’m here to tell you: you are not here to settle. You are here…