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Women of color in tech : a blueprint for inspiring and mentoring the next generation of technology innovators / by Tedrick, Susanne,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Break through barriers to achieve a rewarding future in tech. Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Winner. Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators will help you overcome the obstacles that often prevent women of color from pursuing and staying in tech careers. Contrary to popular belief, tech careers are diverse and fun and they go far beyond just coding. This book will show you that today's tech careers are incredibly dynamic, and you'll learn how your soft skills communication, public speaking, networking can help you succeed in tech. This book will guide you through the process of cultivating strong relationships and building a network that will get you were you want to be. You'll learn to identify a strong, knowledgeable support network that you can rely on for guidance or mentorship. This step is crucial in getting young women of color into tech careers and keeping them there. *Build your professional network to get the guidance you need *Find a mentor who understands your goals and your struggles *Overcome negativity and stay motivated through difficult times *Identify and develop the soft skills that you need to get ahead in tech *Read this book to help bring to life your vision of a future in tech. With practical advice and inspiring stories, you'll develop the right tools and the right mindset. Whether you're just considering going into tech or you want to take your current career to the next level, Women of Color in Tech will show you how to uncover the resources you need to succeed.
Subjects: Women in technology.; Minorities in technology.; African American women in the professions.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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More than ready : be strong and be you, and other lessons for women of color on the rise / by Muñoz, Cecilia,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-208).Starting out -- Sharp elbows and other tools -- Dealing with doubt, from outside and within -- On fear and fearlessness -- Finding heroes -- Dare to be disliked -- Facing setbacks -- In defense of kindness -- Family matters -- Life beyond work."Women of color are experiencing an unprecedented wave of 'firsts'--whether it's the first in a family to attend college, the first to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company, or the first to serve in Congress for a red state, women of color have reached new heights of influence. Cecilia Muñoz was a first, too, and she knows the difficulties of making her way without exemplars to follow. The first Latinx to direct national domestic policy issues, More than Enough draws lessons from the challenges she facedand the victories she achieved as a woman of color in the White House. She shares her experiences in the Obama administration as an offering of inspiration to others--Latinas and other women of color--who are no longer willing to be invisible, or left behind. She provides tactical techniques for getting ahead as a person of color in a white-dominated arena, such as: Keep your elbows sharp: Hold your ground when others seek to devalue your contribution Defend kindness: Elevate empathy in the workplace andbeyond Leverage failure: Turn losses into gains by embracing the benefits of the experience Full of invaluable lessons about working through fear, overcoming racial injustices, and facing down detractors, Muñoz provides the thoughtful insight and tactical tools women of color need to reach unprecedented levels of power and success--without compromising who they are"--
Subjects: Minority women; Minority women in the professions.; Success.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Good is not enough : and other unwritten rules for minority professionals / by Wyche, Keith R.(CARDINAL)490049; Alleyne, Sonia.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-232) and index.Corporate culture is critical -- Perception is critical -- Be visible -- Know when to move over and when to get out -- Career killers you must avoid -- Must have skills every senior leader needs -- Be more prepared than everyone else -- Overcoming gender bias -- Stay current to remain relevant -- Mentors and sponsors -- The importance of giving back -- The importance of not giving up.
Subjects: Minority professional employees.; Minorities in the professions.; Minority executives.; Career development.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Black women and white women in the professions : occupational segregation by race and gender, 1960-1980 / by Sokoloff, Natalie J.(CARDINAL)153154;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-169) and index.Foreword / Julianne Malveaux -- Ch. 1. The Half-Full Glass: Partial Integration in the Professions -- Ch. 2. The Professions: Structural Change and Group Access -- Ch. 3. "Gains" And "Losses" For Black and White Men and Women in the Professions -- Ch. 4. White Men: The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same -- Ch. 5. Black Men: Affirmative Action Or Reaction? -- Ch. 6. White Women: Movement and Change -- Ch. 7. Black Women: Beyond the Myth of Double Advantage -- Ch. 8. The Half-Empty Glass: Can It Ever Be Filled? -- Appendix 1 Methodology -- Appendix 2 Detailed Occupational Census Categories for Professions and Technical Fields.
Subjects: Women in the professions; Minority women in the professions; African Americans in the professions.; Professional employees; Discrimination in employment;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Double outsiders : how women of color can succeed in corporate America / by Carter, Jessica Faye,1972-(CARDINAL)485866;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Diversity in the workplace; Minority women executives; Minority women in the professions;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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We go high / by Ellis, Nicole,author.;
Includes index."We Go High brings together the inspiring stories, motivational quotes, and personal philosophies of 30 influential women of color who have sought to overcome challenges in their lives. From activists to scientists, artists to sporting icons, each woman's story is different-but all have in common a deep-seated resilience to fight against the prejudices and barriers to success that women of color face on a daily basis. The book features political powerhouses such as Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams, as well as businesswomen like Arundhati Bhattacharya and Angelica Ross, and writers Michaela Coel and Amanda Gorman. With 30 stunning, specially commissioned portraits, We Go High not only celebrates these remarkable women's achievements, but uncovers the personal beliefs, attitudes, and determination that drive them."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Biographies.; Quotations.; Inspiration; Leadership in minority women.; Minority women activists.; Minority women in the professions.; Minority women; Minority women;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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In the company of women : inspiration and advice from over 100 makers, artists, and entrepreneurs / by Bonney, Grace,author.(CARDINAL)502675; Israel, Sasha,photographer.(CARDINAL)628667;
"Across the globe, women are embracing the entrepreneurial spirit and starting creative businesses. In the Company of Women profiles over 100 of these influential and creative women from all ages, races, backgrounds, and industries"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Biographies.; Minority businesswomen; Businesswomen; Minority women executives; Women executives; Minority women in the professions; Women in the professions;
Available copies: 24 / Total copies: 26
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Playing a new game : a Black woman's guide to being well and thriving in the workplace / by Wilborn, Tammy L.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Black and brown women have been making profound strides in leadership and professional achievement, despite facing the added hurdles of both sexism and racism in the workplace. But so often, excelling at work comes at the expense of their wellness: the chronic stressors and demands on Black women can result in negative physical health outcomes such as sleep disturbance, hypertension, and diabetes, and negative mental health outcomes including anxiety and depression. We cannot talk about career advancement for Black and brown women without talking about strategies that promote their total wellbeing. Playing a New Game offers women a new way forward, in which ambition and wellness can not only coexist, but bolster each other. With insights from her 20 years of professional counseling experience and extensive research, mental health expert Dr. Tammy Wilborn expands the dialogue on BIPOC women's experiences of race and gender stereotypes at work, exploring them as a wellness issue. Through her evidence-based best practices that promote self-care and self-empowerment as necessary tools for professional success, Black and brown women can flip the script by prioritizing their wellness even as they advance professionally"--
Subjects: African American women in the professions.; African American women; African American women; African American women; Minority women in the professions.; Minority women; Minority women; Minority women;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The other : how to own your power at work as a woman of color / by Pierre-Bravo, Daniela,author.(CARDINAL)798290;
"Women of color and children of immigrants have a different experience when climbing the ladder toward success. Throughout her career, bestselling author and MSNBC producer Daniela Pierre-Bravo was driven to land a good job, achieve the American Dream, and make her family proud. As an undocumented immigrant from Chile, she went through her high school and college years in the shadows, working in the back of kitchens and selling cosmetics door-to-door to help her family make ends meet. When she got called for an internship in New York City, she traveled overnight roundtrip from Ohio to interview in-person to prove her worth and prevent any prejudices or biases about Latinas getting in the way of that opportunity. She moved heaven and earth to be a great employee and not let her undocumented status define her future. Paying close attention to her mostly white and male work environment's cues, she adapted her fashion style and vocabulary, being careful not to mispronounce words, to gain inclusion. Eventually she was able to flourish at her company and rise through the ranks. When she became a DACA recipient, she finally felt that she'd made it. But then she hit a wall. Daniela realized that she'd been living in survival mode and was overcompensating to prove her worth. She associated this as much with growing up undocumented as she did with her identity as a child of immigrants. It was time to make a change, and she wasn't alone in needing to. The unyielding feeling of inadequacy or a sense of not belonging in traditional workplaces for women of color and children of immigrants are what often drives you to follow the unspoken rules of inclusion, to fit in, to adapt, to make yourself "useful", keep your head down, and stay in your lane in order to hold on to the job you worked so hard to attain. Often, once you're in the door, once you've rolled up your sleeves and put in the long hours, and finally carved a space to grow in your field, you are often treated as and feel like "the other," and it starts to get in your way. In THE OTHER, Daniela pushes you to reckon with this feeling and guides you in recognizing your power through your own eyes instead of a traditional white gaze in the workplace. She aims to help you clear your path toward advancement without losing your sense of identity and learn how to embrace your differences with confidence and use them to your advantage. By the end you will become your biggest believer and truly own your multidimensional narrative to take charge of your destiny, create your own box, and achieve your own version of success. This book is a framework for how to take back your power, master how to effectively advocate for yourself, and claim the spaces in your career that are rightfully yours"--
Subjects: Minority women; Minority women in the professions; Minority women; Businesswomen;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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African American and Cherokee nurses in Appalachia : a history, 1900-1965 / by Pollitt, Phoebe,author.(CARDINAL)321530;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-224)and index.Historical overview of segregated health care in Appalachia -- History of individual states and the Qualla Boundary -- Georgia -- Kentucky -- North Carolina -- Qualla Boundary -- Tennessee -- Virginia -- West Virginia."Few career opportunities were available to minority women in Appalachia in the first half of the 20th century. Nursing offered them a respected, relatively well paid profession and their work was important in challenging healthcare inequities in the region"--
Subjects: African American nurses; Indian nurses; Nursing;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 12
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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