The State of Black Women in Corporate America
Our new report draws on several years of LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company’s research on the experiences of Black women in the workplace—and outlines specific steps companies should take to make sure Black women are treated fairly and given equal opportunities to learn, grow, and lead.
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Black women aren’t paid fairly—and that hits harder in an economic crisis
On average, Black women make 38% less than white men and 21% less than white women. And as COVID-19 has shown, they bear a disproportionate share of the impact when our economy is in crisis.
Get the facts about the pay gap
Working at the intersection: What Black women are up against
Living at the intersection of racism and sexism is far from easy. Black women are discriminated against for being Black and for being women, and they exist in both identities at all times. Read our page outlining the story and data behind Black women’s resilience—both inside of work and beyond.
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