Supporting Black Women's Career Advancement

Abstract

This chapter provides narratives from seven Black women who participated in a narrative inquiry study about how they navigated racism and sexism in their career journeys to becoming senior student affairs officers. These life stories focus on the ways they utilized mentorship, sponsorship, and community support to navigate racialized and gendered work environments. Furthermore, their narratives include the importance of understanding the difference between a mentor and a sponsor and how to utilize them for career advancement.