Authenticity, Resiliency & Race in the Workplace

Black women moving beyond surviving... to thriving!

In a society where inequalities and discrimination persist, Black women in the workplace have continued to navigate these challenges with unparalleled resilience. Studies have shown that they are more likely to experience pay disparities, microaggressions, and limited access to high-ranking positions compared to their counterparts due to the double bind of gender and racial biases. Despite facing unique obstacles, it is important to consider the research examining Black women's use of authenticity and resiliency to challenge stereotypes and pave the way for future generations.

To explore these processes, this episode features Dr. Danielle King, an associate professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Rice University and the Principal Investigator of the WorKing Resilience Research Laboratory. Her research focuses on the topics of employee resilience, thriving, resources, voice, and stigma. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Spelman College and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University.

To learn more about Dr. King click here.

Works by Dr. King:

• Give Black Employees Time to Rest and Recover

• Research on Anti-Black Racism in Organizations: Insights, Ideas, and Considerations

• Perceived resiliency: The influence of resilience narratives on attribution processes in selection

• Resilience in the Goal Hierarchy: Strategy Change as a Form of Perseverance

• Not if, but when we need resilience in the workplace

Season 1, Episode 10

Running Time:  25 minutes