Girls of Color, Confidence, Leadership Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) Girls of Color, Confidence, Leadership Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX)

Black Girls are Ready to Lead: Celebrating Black Girls This Month & Beyond

Girls get mixed messages as to what it means to be a leader. Often girls are labeled “bossy” when they share and assert their ideas, which dissuades them from sharing.

Girls’ confidence declines as they get older, and their sense of themselves as capable, good at lots of things, and smart enough to pursue their passions becomes compromised throughout middle school and on to high school.

On the other hand, what we see for girls of color, specifically Black girls, is notably different from their peers. In fact, we see that Black girls are the most equipped and eager to lead. Take a peek at what the data tells us: 

  • Black girls' confidence INCREASES from elementary to middle school, while all other groups of girls experience a sharp decline. ⁣

  • Black girls are more likely to believe they are smart enough for their dream jobs compared to their same-age peers.

  • Black girls embrace being in charge and are not afraid to express their opinions.

During Black History Month, ROX is proud to share these data points from our latest research, Girls, Diversity & The Future. This study offers a glimpse into the world of today's girls and their unique beliefs, behaviors and barriers across demographics. Join us in exploring what lifts-up and holds-back our Black girls and what solutions the research reveals to address the disparities.

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