BLACKFEMALEPROJECT ROADMAP

• Gain cultural education and knowledge on self.

• Develop creative outlets.

• Explore a broad range of personal and professional activities.

• Learn from your mistakes; every experience is a teacher.

• Join professional associations.

• Learn from peers and senior colleagues.

• Research pathways for growth in your workplace or field.

• Establish career goals and make a plan to work toward them.

• Get involved in interest groups/clubs.

• Utilize institutional resources (classes, libraries, archives, networks, opportunities, memberships).

• Take advantage of institutional career resources.

• Learn from school sta  and faculty about their respective fields.

• Make yourself available to mentor/ advise Black women.

• Stay connected to communities that you care about and ask for the support you need.

• Volunteer and sit on boards of organizations doing work you care about.

• Support younger Black women in your workplace and industry.

• Volunteer or consult for groups that support Black woman professionals and girls.

• Share your professional journey and story with others.

• Connect with, learn from, and support Black women around you; we need each other!

• Find and embrace your voice. There is only one you, and we need you!

• Invest in mentor and peer relationships.

• Pursue a healthy, balanced lifestyle.