Black Women Harness ‘Collective Power’ At the World Economic Forum—Don’t Miss This Movement - Page 3
Why Black Women Belong At WEF
Source: Panelists from the “AI For Good? How To Build for Inclusion and Belonging” discussion. (L-R) Moderator Doug Melville, CEO Jodie AI; Wanji Walcott, Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer, Pinterest; Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Founder, Artist-in-Chief and President, The Algorithmic Justice League; Af Malhotra, Founder & CEO, Diversity Economics AI. Porsha Monique / Porsha Monique
Black women have historically been underrepresented in global spaces like WEF. However, their presence is not only necessary but transformative. As Quita Highsmith, Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech, passionately stated, “We belong! The more we are seen, the more people recognize we’re standing in our spot where we need to show up, where our voices need to be heard.”
Being at WEF allows Black women to showcase their leadership, foster global partnerships, and gain insights that amplify their impact. Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun, President of the Public Health Accreditation Board, emphasized the importance of diverse perspectives: “We have to have different voices because that makes us all better… We have to share ideas, share solutions, and be partners.”
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