Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I discuss how Black communities are intentionally provoked through systemic tactics, with a deeper focus on why employment redlining emerged as the top concern in a recent community poll. I break down the poll results and explain how practices continue to show up in modern society. Using real-world examples, I explore how employment redlining limits access to fair pay, promotions, and leadership opportunities for Black professionals, especially Black women. This conversation connects workplace toxicity, economic inequity, and the emotional toll of constantly being told to work harder in systems not designed for our advancement. If you are navigating toxic workplaces or questioning how structural bias impacts your career, this discussion offers clarity, context, and validation.
#BlackWomenAtWork #EmploymentRedlining #WorkplaceDiscrimination
#SystemicRacism
This segment was originally part of the First Friday Night LIVE for December 2025.
My YouTube Video mentioned in this video:
The Trap Is Set: Why Black Women Must Not Take the Bait | Black Women Escape the Cape
youtu.be/PUpX3trHKGg?si=AqqgCaUs6V1qLRyI
Available Now on Amazon:
The Personal Vision and Mission Workbook
amazon.com/Personal-Vision-Mission-Statement-Workbook/dp/B0DJ53QHMN?ref_=ast_author_dp
Just Grateful: A Gratitude Journal
amazon.com/Just-Thankful-Gratitude-Journal-Black/dp/B0DKD1514F?ref_=ast_author_dp
Notes, Thoughts, and Random Musings Notebook
amazon.com/Thoughts-Random-Musings-Colette-Elizabeth/dp/B0FWR6XDTN?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1
Additional resources:
Therapy for Black Girls’ website:
therapyforblackgirls.com
Black Health Matters (BHM)
blackhealthmatters.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/thecoletteelizabeth
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical or licensed mental health care professional. Therefore, the content discussed on this channel should not be construed as medical or mental health advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, expertise, or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical or mental health concern, you should consult with your health care provider and/or seek other professional medical treatment.
The content provided and topic(s) discussed on this channel are intended for EDUCATIONAL and INFORMATIONAL purposes only.
In this video, I discuss how Black communities are intentionally provoked through systemic tactics, with a deeper focus on why employment redlining emerged as the top concern in a recent community poll. I break down the poll results and explain how practices continue to show up in modern society. Using real-world examples, I explore how employment redlining limits access to fair pay, promotions, and leadership opportunities for Black professionals, especially Black women. This conversation connects workplace toxicity, economic inequity, and the emotional toll of constantly being told to work harder in systems not designed for our advancement. If you are navigating toxic workplaces or questioning how structural bias impacts your career, this discussion offers clarity, context, and validation.
#BlackWomenAtWork #EmploymentRedlining #WorkplaceDiscrimination
#SystemicRacism
This segment was originally part of the First Friday Night LIVE for December 2025.
My YouTube Video mentioned in this video:
The Trap Is Set: Why Black Women Must Not Take the Bait | Black Women Escape the Cape
youtu.be/PUpX3trHKGg?si=AqqgCaUs6V1qLRyI
Available Now on Amazon:
The Personal Vision and Mission Workbook
amazon.com/Personal-Vision-Mission-Statement-Workbook/dp/B0DJ53QHMN?ref_=ast_author_dp
Just Grateful: A Gratitude Journal
amazon.com/Just-Thankful-Gratitude-Journal-Black/dp/B0DKD1514F?ref_=ast_author_dp
Notes, Thoughts, and Random Musings Notebook
amazon.com/Thoughts-Random-Musings-Colette-Elizabeth/dp/B0FWR6XDTN?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1
Additional resources:
Therapy for Black Girls’ website:
therapyforblackgirls.com
Black Health Matters (BHM)
blackhealthmatters.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/thecoletteelizabeth
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical or licensed mental health care professional. Therefore, the content discussed on this channel should not be construed as medical or mental health advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, expertise, or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical or mental health concern, you should consult with your health care provider and/or seek other professional medical treatment.
The content provided and topic(s) discussed on this channel are intended for EDUCATIONAL and INFORMATIONAL purposes only.
