African American Women Face Discrimination Challenges In Today's Society

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In today’s society, African American women continue to face discrimination challenges in corporate and educational settings. Why do African American Women have a hard time climbing the corporate ladder? What makes them different from their counterparts, coworkers, and or colleagues? Why do they have to face the pressures of being accepted and treated fairly, even in a predominantly diverse environment? This article examines the perception of African American women and identifies possible solutions to eliminate the barriers that we consistently face as human

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