Systemic Barriers

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Diverse women of color ascending a staircase towards executive leadership positions, symbolizing ambition and overcoming systemic barriers.

Women of color face systemic barriers to leadership, study shows.

In 1965, male executives dismissed women in leadership not for competence, but because the executive suite was deemed an 'inappropriate place' for them — a perception that, for ethnically diverse wome

Alina Petrov·August 1, 2026

Split image showing successful young AI entrepreneurs and other Gen Z individuals facing systemic barriers to economic stability.

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Gen Z's Entrepreneurial Surge Meets Persistent Systemic Barriers

Aaru, an AI unicorn founded by teens, secured over $50 million in funding and reached a $1 billion valuation by late 2025, according to Vanity Fair .

Marcus Ellery·April 24, 2026