Wounds of Engagement: Realities of Black Women Leadership at Historically white Institutions

Abstract

There are very few Black women in executive leadership in academic libraries at Historically white Institutions. While the profession often report this lack of representation as a pipeline issue, the real failure is the lack of support in developing and retaining Black women leaders. Given the "hidden curriculum" of leadership, what are some strategies for Black women to create their own avenues for leadership while investing in the development of their direct reports. This session will share some practices in how a Black woman administrator sought to apply effective, humane leadership practices to her organization while seeking to support and nurture good leadership qualities in her directors and managers.