Opinion: Leslie Herod subjected to racist, sexist tropes, perpetuated by journalists who should know better

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Opinion: Leslie Herod subjected to racist, sexist tropes, perpetuated by journalists who should know better
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Opinion | 'Progressive women of color face an institutionalized double standard normalized by journalists who write 'bad boss' hit pieces like these. It creates a climate I have been all too familiar with throughout my life.'

As a former military officer, there is a roadmap for navigating success that requires bold, assertive leadership. This strategically appropriate roadmap for military leaders often brings challenges for women, especially Black women, because of historical stereotypes.

So, when two articles questioning a Denver mayoral candidate and Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod’s “leadership style” came out in separate Denver media outlets last week, it neither surprised nor shocked me. But it did infuriate me. I have been personally affected by this double standard over the course of my entire professional life. I am a former military officer, a current CEO, and an elected official. I understand what it’s like to be a Black woman in a powerful leadership position. And I have been a target of attacks like these.

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