The Social Justice Sector Has an Internal Racism Problem

Nine months into a nonprofit job that I loved — where I was the first woman of color in an executive role — I was forced to leave due to discrimination, exploitation, and retaliation from the young, liberal, white, woman executive director. After much reflection on my entire career, and countless healing conversations with other black women in leadership roles at “progressive” social justice organizations, I now understand that what happened to me is indicative of a much larger problem in the entire sector.

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Categories: Anti-Racism, Clinical Practice, Ethical and Cultural Issues, Homeless Services, Justice, Equity, Diversion, and Inclusion (JEDI)
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