Cheryl Wood (Image: File)
The story of the concrete ceiling that exists for women in corporate America—particularly African American women—is not a new one, and today’s progress has been slow and not so steady.
Research has shown that though corporate America still presents many opportunities for financial prosperity, upward mobility, and prestige, black women still lag behind in reaping the full benefits of those opportunities.
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There is a silver lining in the fact that corporate experience can equip women of color with the skills needed to succeed in life and business. Many …read more