Hear Real Experiences
In Voices Behind the Data, explore stories from Black women in the South in different workspaces.
Key Stats
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Black women account for more than 60% of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Black students in the United States, yet they remain significantly underrepresented in executive and senior leadership roles.
The Wage Gap
The wage gap reveals how unequal outcomes persist, even when qualifications are the same.
Did You Know?
57% of Black women report experiencing racism or discrimination in the workplace, per American Community Media (2025)