Archives for December 2012

Nappy Professional Negroes Need Not Apply

“So…what do you think about natural hair?” the moderator asked.  The audience full of female lawyers of color grew quiet as we waited for the panel’s response. It was a loaded question. This was a forum on business development for female attorneys. The room was packed with melanated  (by “melanated” I mean people with melanin) women, many of whom were Black. Many of whom … [Read more...]