What Black women need is more than a seat at the table. They need to be seen and valued and heard at the table, with the confidence to speak truth to power without retaliation. Better yet, our tremendous contributions should be matched with political and economic power.
Author: Kristen Marston
Kristen Marston serves as culture and entertainment advocacy director at Color of Change, where she works with Hollywood insiders who want to change standards and practices from within. She has consulted with writers, producers, and execs on over 30 television shows and documentaries to support inclusive TV & Film narratives. Follow her work @MarstonKris_.