Again, what safeguards are in place for Black professionals, particularly women, who are often asked to shoulder the responsibility of advocating for DEI in the workplace and are instantly left to weather the storm alone at the turning point?

Far too often, the valuable contributions of black women are disregarded or erased, both in discussions and professional environments. Despite investing our time and energy to create inclusive spaces where everyone's voice is heard, we find that our contributions are deliberately excluded and erased.