Join us for a dissertation presentation by Monique Daley on Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m.
This study utilizes hermeneutic phenomenology to examine the experiences of racial injustice faced by three Black West Indian women who work as Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs). The overarching aim was to amplify the voices of Black West Indians in research, provide a much-needed counter-narrative, and challenge the monolithic approach to understanding Black lived experiences and identities. To achieve this, West Indian Critical Theory (WestIndianCrit) was developed by the candidate as a lens to understand the unique lived experiences of West Indians in the context of hegemonic socio-political ideals. Additionally, Black Feminist Thought (BFT) amplified the visibility of Black West Indian women. The research serves as a call to action to center the experiences of Black West Indian women CDOs in research and to utilize their expansive perspectives to advance diversity initiatives.