Keynote - The 3 S’sences of Black Professional: Structures, Strategy, and Statements
summary
Argues the claim that “not enough Black talent” is false and that the real problem is pipelines and retention, citing that 3% of venture funding goes to women and only 0.8% to Black women. Recommends concrete fixes: recruit at HBCUs, blind resumes, audit job descriptions, run compensation studies, hire paid DEI consultants, build cohorts instead of solo hires, and offer psychological safety and pay equity. Urges measurable actions (KPIs, retroactive raises, counseling, unlimited PTO) rather than performative statements.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction and panel welcome
- 1:27Myth of black talent shortage
- 13:04Visible and invisible diversities
- 25:03Intersections and barriers
- 35:38Emotional labor and boundaries
- 54:17Equity statements and performative allyship
- 1:03:32Key areas for systemic change
- 1:08:58Contact information and closing
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