Black Women Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Government

In their positions designed to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the public sector, Black women are at the forefront of creating the knowledge and tools currently being used to address systemic inequities. To better understand the labor involved in those leadership positions and the practices they strive to cultivate, I interviewed three Black women in who work in local, state, and federal government. The paper thus presents their daily challenges and their ultimate accomplishments at this crucial time in American history. Disclaimer: Ms. Angela Green speaks here as an individual and no official support or endorsement of the content presented by the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, or the United States, is intended or should be inferred.