Diverse Issues in Higher Education | The Black Woman’s Burden: Battling Inertia in Higher Ed

Diverse Issues in Higher Education spotlights the burden of Black women in academia, highlighting the book, “Building Mentorship Networks to Support Black Women: A Guide to Succeeding in the Academy.” Written by Professor Sharon Fries-Britt and Associate Professor Bridget Turner Kelly, the book focuses on the importance of mentoring and support groups in helping Black women navigate their sense of duty to their students of color, community, families and themselves. 

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