The obstacles we black women face Years of slavery Lack of education Lack of recognition in business and professions Belief that business and professions.

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The obstacles we black women face Years of slavery Lack of education Lack of recognition in business and professions Belief that business and professions are exclusively for men Sexist and racial slurs

How can we overcome these obstacles? Be inspired by role models Emphasize the leadership traits of these role models

Black women in Politics Shirley Chisholm Vel Phillips Barbara Jordan

Black women in Science and Technologies Debra Bell Sheila Stiles

Black women in Business Knowles Lincoln Oprah Winfrey

Leadership traits of these role models DETERMINATION “goal of success” – not giving up in the face of adversity CONFIDENCE – projection of personal power PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS – speaking with authority DIFFERENCE - go against the grain.