Although more black women have ambitious desires to have leadership positions they hold less top roles. Accord to the LeanIn.org survey “48% of women of color aspire to hold leadership positions, compared to 37% of white women (Peck). This could be attributed to the leadership roles of black women in the family and community. Black women are often the head of single family homes. Black women however are not attaining the positions they aspire to have. Despite being willing to lead and holding the qualification black women have barriers that prevent their advancement. According to Valerie Purdie-Vaughns “part of the problem is ‘invisibility’” (Peck). Lack of mentorship is a bias that prevents black women from advancement. Fostering positive
