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Offers a rare view inside the university boardroom, uncovering the vital role Black women educational leaders have played in ensuring access and equity for all.
Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action examines the leadership strategies that Black women educators…
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In Black Woman on Board, Nicol focuses on the life and legacy of Claudia Hampton, an African American woman on the California State University board of trustees. It was a lonely place to be in 1974. What I liked most about the book is how Nicol discussed the various forms of activism -- even quiet activism. Often, we see activism in limited ways, and Black Woman on Board shows its many dimensions and multi-faceted nature. Nicol's writing is inspirational, especially in a world where women are under attack. The book is also about quietly making lasting changes by working day…
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