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Breaking the Glass Ceiling

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There has been so many that have come before us. So many have gotten to a certain level and stopped.  This year feels different more than before for many reasons. It's only 18 days into the month but it feels  like its been years. Today marks Martin Luther King Jr, birthday and we are also two days away from our inauguration of  President Elect Joe Biden and the first Black Female Vice President. Vice President Kamala Harris who  broke through the glass ceiling . Let me explain why it is so monumental to me. As a African American female with an advanced degree I  have worked in corporate america for many years. I have networked, mentored and gone for many  senior level  management positions. I had sat in management meetings where later debriefed on my facial  expressions, suggested an idea that was overlooked for someone else to paraphrase what I said and it is credited to the other employee.  I have been told I challenged others, that I shou...