Account Executive | 8+ Years of Sales & Development | Problem Solver | Community Engagement Activist
In honor of Juneteenth, let's look at some of the ways corporate America can honor the holiday from the lens of a Gen-Z Black woman. - Pay Black people 💰 In every single company I've worked for, black people have been paid severely less than our white counterparts. My experience aligns with the US Census Bureau's findings that black women make almost 40% than their team mates, even when doing the same job. We often "fall through the cracks." - Analyze org hierarchies 🔺 In my 6 years in tech, I have never had a black leader. This aligns with the general population, as the US Bureau of Labor found that just 8% of managers and 3.8% of CEOs are black. Hire more black leadership; ensure that different voices are at the table. - Advocate for diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging 👐🏾 Typically, DEIB is an illusion of inclusion. What as an ally can you do or say to ensure black voices are lifted? Companies setting clear diversity targets, prioritizing retention and growth of black people at your company, and holding leadership accountable are ways we can strive for justice. Saying "Happy Juneteenth" is nice, but honoring and working towards real change requires ACTION! There is much work to be done ✊🏾 #Juneteenth #DEI #DEIB #BlackInTech
Advocate for fair pay for everyone, not just Black voices, to create a truly inclusive workplace. P.S. Very thought-provoking post, Leeya Brewster
Well said Leeya! Amazing way to highlight some of the inequalities and inequities within our corporate system!
I completely agree! Very well said. Happy Juneteenth!🥳✊🏾
Account Executive | 8+ Years of Sales & Development | Problem Solver | Community Engagement Activist
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