Workplace bias

Dismantling The "Angry Black Woman" Stereotype at Work

For too long, the "angry black woman" trope has persisted in American corporate culture. However, this harmful and misguided assumption is false and severely restricts the opportunities available to Black women in the workplace. Therefore, we must work to eradicate the "Angry Black Woman" stereotype, which serves no useful purpose other than erecting a barrier between staff members. This post will explain why such an assumption is incorrect and suggest how coworkers and allies can work together to combat harmful stereotypes and misconceptions about minorities in the workplace.