Top 21 African American professional groups

Looking for networking support and career advice in your field? You’re bound to find a professional association here that can help.

Whether you’re an African American accountant, attorney or astrophysicist, there’s probably a related professional organization. Joining …

By Amaya Pryor
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How Citi is Paving the Way for African Americans in Finance

Ever since Maggie Lena Walker established and presided over the first bank to service black organizations, African Americans have been shaping the history of finance. 100 years later, people of color are still making contributions that leave everlasting impacts on …

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5 Ways Women of Color Can Prioritize Their Well-Being at Work

When I first started working in corporate America, the idea of getting my next raise, promotion, or bonus motivated me to the point that I sometimes worked 60-80 hour weeks trying to prove my worth. And while I felt validated …

By Latesha Byrd - The Muse
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The Value of Mentorship: Creating Opportunities for People of Color

Illustrated by Marian Blair

Mentoring can play a crucial role in our professional success, and this is especially true for people of color. Due to the disparity in diversity of representation within leadership combined with a lack of access to …

By Dr. Waajida L. Small - Idealist Careers
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