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The return of Donald Trump to the White House brings a wave of uncertainty for workers across the U.S., but Black women in particular should be paying close attention. Historically, Black women have been at the intersection of both racial and gender discrimination in the workplace. With the Trump 2.0 administration gutting key workplace protections, dismantling agencies, and eliminating diversity initiatives, it’s more important than ever to be informed and prepared. Here’s what you need to know about how these changes are already impacting you and what steps you should take now to safeguard your career and financial stability.
1. EEOC and NLRB Are Being Gutted – Expect a Slowdown in Enforcement
In an unprecedented move, President Trump fired two Democratic commissioners, Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels, from the EEOC on January 27, 2025. This action left the commission without a quorum, significantly slowing its ability to enforce federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Without these key officials, discrimination complaints are likely to experience severe delays, leaving workers—especially Black women—waiting longer for resolutions.
At the same time, Trump also fired Gwynne Wilcox, a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), along with the board’s General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo. These firings have stalled the NLRB’s operations, making it increasingly difficult for workers to challenge unfair labor practices or protect their right to organize. With the EEOC and NLRB significantly weakened, companies may feel less urgency in addressing workplace discrimination and labor disputes.
What This Means for Black Women
If you file a discrimination complaint, there may be no action taken by the EEOC.
Employers may feel emboldened to ignore racial and gender discrimination claims.
Retaliation for speaking up against discrimination could increase without consequences.
What You Can Do
Use The AntiHR Documentation Journal to track every incident of workplace discrimination or retaliation. Keeping detailed records is now more important than ever.
Consult with professionals like me before making any moves, as the EEOC’s dysfunction means understanding your options is critical.
Strengthen your professional network and support systems to have allies who can vouch for you in workplace disputes.
2. DEI Programs Are Being Dismantled – Fewer Opportunities for Black Women
Trump has issued executive orders aimed at eliminating DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs across federal agencies and contractors. This means companies that were previously required to promote diversity in hiring and leadership may now abandon those efforts without consequences.
What This Means for Black Women:
Fewer leadership and career advancement opportunities.
Increased workplace hostility as companies roll back anti-discrimination training.
Greater difficulty in proving racial bias without structured DEI programs.
What You Can Do:
Continue seeking professional development opportunities outside of employer-led DEI programs.
If your company had DEI initiatives that are disappearing, document those changes with The AntiHR Documentation Journal.
Network strategically within and outside your organization to secure future opportunities.
3. What You Can Do Now: Protect Yourself and Your Career
The reality is clear: Black women in the workplace are facing an uphill battle in an administration that is actively working against worker protections. It is essential to take proactive steps to secure your career and finances:
Take Action Today:
✅ Use The AntiHR Documentation Journal to track workplace discrimination and document everything.
✅ Build a financial safety net in case of job loss or retaliation.
✅ Seek consultation with someone like me before filing complaints, as agencies may not act on your behalf.
✅ Explore entrepreneurship or side income streams to create career security.
✅ Seek to negotiate an exit strategy from a hostile workplace proactively before taking legal action.
✅ Strengthen your professional network and support system.
✅ Book a discovery call with me to discuss how to strategically plan your exit from a toxic work environment.
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