African American women face many structural forces while trying to attain the American dream, including racism and cultural pressures. As we continue ideastream’s special series -- Divided by Design -- Marlene Harris-Taylor takes a look at how many professional African American women are facing an under-current of stress from racial bias which has real implications for their health.
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From Overt to Covert Racism - How Professional Black Women Still Suffer From A Lingering Legacy Of Bias
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