More than 200 members now belong to Black Women on Boards, an organization founded during a phone call between two influential women in 2020.
Synopsis
More than 200 members now belong to Black Women on Boards, an organization founded during a phone call between two influential women in 2020.
Synopsis
Merline Saintil and Robin Washington, both prominent figures in corporate America, sparked a movement during a phone call in 2020. They aimed to create change for Black women in boardrooms. This led to the formation of Black Women on Boards, which now has over 200 members. The documentary follows the rise of Black women on corporate boards, starting with Patricia Roberts Harris in 1971 and continuing to the present day.
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Why Watch
- Meet Merline Saintil and Robin Washington, boardroom leaders.
- Find out about the first Black woman on a U.S. board.
- See how a phone call sparked a global movement.
Did You Know
- Patricia Roberts Harris was the first Black woman on a U.S. board in 1971.
- Black Women on Boards was conceived during a phone call in Summer 2020.
- The organization now has over 200 members worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What organization was created to support Black women in boardrooms?
Black Women on Boards is the organization created to expand the opportunity and exposure of Black women in America's boards.
Who were the key figures behind the creation of Black Women on Boards?
Merline Saintil, a former Tech COO, and Robin Washington, a former CFO, were the key figures behind the creation of Black Women on Boards.
When was Black Women on Boards conceived?
Black Women on Boards was conceived during a phone call between Merline Saintil and Robin Washington in the Summer of 2020.
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