The Radical Possibility in Becoming Black Women Leaders

Abstract

This chapter argues that Black women, despite their marginalization, should consider the radical possibilities inherent in their rise to become leaders. Here, we use an intersectional lens to explore leadership and address how identity, bias, invisibility, and disinvestment confront Black female leaders as they progress through childhood, adolescence, early career, and executive ranks. Ultimately, we offer recommendations relative to practice, for educational and work settings, research, and policy.

Citation

Sims, C.M. and Carter, A.D. (2022), "The Radical Possibility in Becoming Black Women Leaders", Mayes, R.D., Shavers, M.C. and Moore, J.L. (Ed.) African American Young Girls and Women in PreK12 Schools and Beyond (Advances in Race and Ethnicity in Education, Vol. 8), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 207-222. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2051-231720220000008010