The Problem
Black women earn
66 to 69
cents for every dollar earned by White men
Despite Black women being the most educated group in the U.S. The number of Black women earning bachelor’s degrees has increased by 63% over the past two decades.
Over
300,000
Black women have been pushed out of the U.S. workforce in 2025 and that number continues to grow
Due to federal layoffs, budget cuts in public sector agencies, and a rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the private sector.
Only
4.4%
of Black women are in management positions
and only 1.4% hold C-suite positions, despite being 7.4% of the U.S. population
Who we are
Black Girls Link (BGL) is a Black women-led network and lifestyle brand that empowers Black women professionally and socially through sisterhood and activism.
Our Mission
Our mission is to guide, mentor, and link professional Black women and aspiring professional Black women so they can be set up for success. Black Girls Link (BGL) aims to:
strengthen the connections among professional Black women;
increase the number of professional Black women in leadership roles and high-skilled roles;
empower professional Black women holistically (mentally, physically, socially, and professionally) so they can excel in their careers; and
to educate and engage Black professional women in social justice and activism.
Meet Nkasi
Our Founder
I worked in a professional environment where I was the only one in the room that looked like me. The lack of diversity was apparent. I was used and treated as a token. I was denied opportunities and treated differently because of the color of my skin. I felt alone. I know I’m not the only professional Black woman that has felt this way at her place of employment. However, I found comfort and solace in my circle of professional Black women, including my peers and seasoned professionals. They empowered me to succeed professionally despite the racism and microaggressions I encountered. This experience inspired me to create a network of professional Black women so we can continue to hold each other down in the face of adversity and celebrate each other during our triumphs. I’m invested in this vision. I’m invested in YOU. Join us and let’s link up!
2021 Majority Leader
