Speaker(s):
Presentation:
Women of color are often misunderstood when they speak from the heart. The passion that women of color exhibit is often misconstrued as anger, negative attitudes, and defensive. As a result, they are often isolated and ostracized for voicing their opinions. Therefore, creating the “Angry Black Woman Syndrome” narrative. Women of color often feel disconnected from their white counterparts and each other in the workplace and other predominantly white spaces. In this workshop, we will discuss the importance of establishing healthy relationships with other women of color and connecting with white allies. Overall, this will be a very candid and open workshop to explore overcoming the “Angry Black Woman Syndrome” narrative.
Objectives:
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To identify physical, psychological, and emotional stressors as it relates to being a woman of color.
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To define relevant terms to help women of color navigate in predominately white spaces.
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To identify and utilize survival techniques and strategies to help women of color overcome feelings of rejection, anger, and sadness.