How Black women can respond to bias at work

Black women face some of the highest levels of bias in the workplace—from being underestimated or talked over to having their expertise questioned.

While it’s not your responsibility to fix biased systems, responding strategically can help protect your boundaries and reinforce your authority.

In this video, we share practical ways to push back effectively: asking direct questions, naming problematic behavior when appropriate, setting clear expectations, and building support from trusted colleagues and allies.