Unapologetically dope : lessons for Black women and girls on surviving and thriving in the tech field / A. Nicki Washington, Ph. D. ; foreword by Brenda Darden Wilkerson.
Have a plan -- Assemble your tribe -- Twice as good is still the rule -- Play chess when everyone else is playing checkers -- Know your allies from your adversaries -- Closed mouths don't get fed -- Know your worth -- Study long, study wrong -- Fear not failure or rejection : shake that imposter syndrome -- Don't be afraid to ask for help -- Keep receipts -- Stay current -- Take time to celebrate you -- Comfort breeds complacency -- Take care of yourself -- Never lose yourself -- Lift while you climb -- There's enough food at the table for everyone to eat -- Own and trust your dopeness.
Summary:
"In Unapologetically dope, Dr. Nicki Washington shares her lessons learned from childhood to adulthood on how to remain your most authentic self while still succeeding in a field where less than 1% of all graduates are Black women."--Provided by publisher
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