The article discusses how credentialed Black women face discrimination in professional hiring, particularly in higher education, where being ‘too educated’ is used as a disqualifier. It highlights resistance from those in power who seek reasons to avoid hiring Black candidates. Author Shaun Harper argues this reflects broader systemic issues in talent acquisition.
Key Points
- Talented Black professionals encounter hiring resistance from white decision-makers in power.
- ‘Too educated’ serves as an unacceptable disqualifier specifically for Black women.
- This practice perpetuates underrepresentation of Black talent in higher education roles.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This issue may indirectly affect educational freedom by limiting diverse leadership in higher education institutions, potentially impacting policies on school choice and parental rights. However, it has no direct implications for K-12 school choice, ESAs, vouchers, or government overreach.
Source: ‘She’s Too Educated’: An Unacceptable Disqualifier for Credentialed Black Women
