(Natalie with her new friend, Graça Machel, women's and girls activist and former First Lady of South Africa)
A few months ago, I asked a provocative question in my e-newsletter:
"Why are Black Women so Angry?" I have to credit this misguided
NYTimes article for inspiring the question.
Many of you offered great insights and your
own experiences with this relentless stereotype. A good colleague even
framed the discussion by offering a report on the state of Black women
in the US.
Click here. Earlier this
month, I had the pleasure of hearing Graca Machel (pictured above) talk
about her passion for girls' education. Despite her grace, it haunted me
that someone, sadly, could characterize her enthusiasm as anger or some
other negative feeling.
But, going beyond Black women, any group that
is not a part of the "norm" has to confront assumptions and
preconceived perceptions. So, how do we change the mental images that
people have when interacting with groups that are unfamiliar to them?
Click here to read my three simple strategies for confronting stereotypes.
As always, I welcome your feedback.
Enjoy!
Natalie Holder
Congratulations to the Class of 2015!
NYU Commencement at Yankee Stadium
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