Black women are worn out from discrimination in corporate America. They're leaving to launch their own businesses, creating a hole for talent across industries.

Dec 19 2022 by Business Insider

 
Insider spoke with Black women who left white-collar roles to start businesses.

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Black women are being pushed out of corporate America by microaggressions, belittling, and burnout. Some are starting businesses and building teams of their own. Their departures are likely to hurt innovation and profits in corporate America.

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