Embrace Change | Cynthia Pong

In celebration of Women's History Month, it's essential to cease expecting women of color in the workplace to carry the burden of emotional labor, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education, and unacknowledged administrative tasks. This article calls for recognition of the systemic barriers women of color face and outlines seven actions organizations can take to genuinely support women of color, including valuing emotional labor, creating a collaborative workplace culture, ensuring DEI work is not siloed, and investing in career development for women of color. It also emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's own fragility and being open to feedback and growth.

Mater Mea | Janet Asante

Imposter syndrome can be a significant challenge for women of color in homogenous workplaces. This article explores six ways to overcome this phenomenon and boost self-confidence, addressing issues such as feeling overlooked, not being heard, and experiencing constant distrust. The strategies offered include speaking up in meetings, overestimating your abilities, volunteering for assignments outside your team, embracing your unique identity, and owning your accomplishments.