African American women chief executives of institutions of higher education are few in number. Because they are both numerically underrepresented as leaders and highly visible, they are frequently characterized as “tokens” and thus more subject to racism that in turn creates a hostile environment.
For the most part, African American leaders come into institutions with a set of cultural values–some of which may be antithetical to the values and norms of t… More >>
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