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Black Women in the Public Sector

In partnership with Blacks United in Leadership & Diversity (BUILD), the Commission is collecting real stories from Black women working in the public sector to transform their lived experience into practical guidance for workplace change.

Background

Why This Initiative

Black women are deeply represented in public sector roles, across government, nonprofits, and social and human services. Despite serving in roles that demand high levels of support for others, Black women often navigate workplaces that fail to account for the “double tax” of race and gender, leaving them under-supported.

Through surveys, video interviews, and community feedback, this initiative will:

  • Elevate Black women’s contributions to public service
  • Identify structural barriers and workplace inequities
  • Inform a practical guide for employers and employees to support retention, well-being, and equity for Black women
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