Why a seat at the table is no longer enough
In short: Many women of color are leaving the workforce due to toxic, exclusionary cultures. This talk explores how to move beyond tokenism to fundamentally redesign organizational systems that center women of color as leaders.
Rha Goddess and Deepa Purushothaman argue that current corporate structures often result in a massive loss of talent because they fail to address underlying racism and toxicity. They advocate for a shift away from seeking individual inclusion in existing systems toward a collective reimagining of work itself.
The core strategy involves moving past the metaphor of fighting for "one broke-ass chair" to instead "remake the whole table." By focusing on four specific pathways, the speakers aim to create environments where women of color are not just accommodated, but are central to the leadership and design of the organization.
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