This discussion aims to address a major public health concern: safety in the workplace for black women. Institutions often position themselves as advocates for social justice, proudly advertising their commitment to inclusivity and equality. However, behind scholarly excellence lies a dark legacy of systemic inequities rooted in white supremacy. Policies, practices, and structures have historically been intertwined with the ideals of privilege, elitism, and whiteness, deliberately constructed to uphold the existing social order. Blackness, by its very nature, is rejected. Apart from personal experience like a loss of identity and a sense of disconnection from own communities, women are faced with feeling "not enough." We will create the space to explore the historical systems of power that have perpetuated white privilege and systemic discrimination worldwide. This session intends on discussing the systemic racialization of power that has shaped institutions, resulting in the exclusion and discrimination faced by black individuals across various geographical and cultural contexts. Discussion will include the complexities of the lived experiences of black women in academia, emphasizing the intersectional oppression that arises from the convergence of womanhood and blackness.