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Representation Matters: The Impact of Images of Women of Color in the Digital Age

July 27, 2018 XXTRA Special Author

By DeKiah N Baxter Dear America, The images of women of color (WOC) over time have changed dramatically. But our presence in media has a long way to go. We have moved from women not being acknowledged at all, to being used as sex symbols for years, to finally getting representation, but only if they…(Read More)

McKinsey Special Report: 10 Years of Insights

March 16, 2018 XXTRA Special Author

Leaky Pipes Not Glass Ceilings Hurt Advancement of Women Executives By Anita Estell In October 2017, the McKinsey Company issued a downloadable report, “Women Matter: Time to Accelerate,” that summarizes and evolves 10 years of key insights related to gender parity. For instance, 90 percent of CEOs of the top 500 corporations are promoted from…(Read More)