The latest data indicates persistent challenges for Black women, with many reporting similar forms of discrimination in health care, education, and the workplace.
“Black women giving us quotes about their health care experiences, their education, and their workplace experiences,” Nkemere said. “But once you start looking at the statistics, it becomes extremely stark.”
The 2024 findings revealed alarming statistics: 79% of respondents reported being paid less than others in comparable roles, 63% felt they needed to exert more effort to achieve the same academic grades as their peers, and 56% experienced condescension when discussing health-related symptoms.
