Title

The Trenches and Valleys of Corporate America: A Black Male Human Resource Leader’s Autoethnographic Account

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2021

Department

Human Capital Development

School

Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development

Abstract

The Problem: In predominantly White organizational contexts and professions, such as human resources, that are significantly occupied by non-Blacks, Black male leaders struggle with achieving career success due to a lack of organizational support. Although existing research in human resource development (HRD) and career development provides a holistic representation of minoritized groups, there is a dearth of research that addresses the professional development of Black males.

The Solution: This article is an autoethnographic exploration of my experiences as a Black male leader in a predominantly White organization and profession (human resources). This article leverages autoethnography and critical race theory (CRT) as appropriate lenses to view my experiences as a Black male leader in this organizational/professional context. I utilize a layered account approach to position and deconstruct my experiences to provide an insider perspective of power structures that impede the leadership development of Black males.

The Stakeholders: HRD scholars, practitioners, organizational leaders, and Black males who are embarking upon and/or establishing their professional careers in predominantly White organizations.

Comments

https://doi-org.lynx.lib.usm.edu/10.1177/15234223211037762

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