In this article, the experiences of Black women educational leaders are highlighted to examine the intersection of race and gender in their leadership experiences and tease out approaches to gender inclusiveness to disrupt the isms (racism, sexism, etc.) in the construction of their leadership. The participants’ transcendence of racial and gender stereotypes became the impetus for developing a leadership style that is inclusive, builds consensus, and is collaborative. This issue is important given the increasing demographic changes in society in which more opportunities for Black women to ascend to leadership roles in professional organizations (e.g., business, higher education, and government) become prevalent.

   martin Luther King Jr.'s (1968) plea in 1963 to let freedom ring "From the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire, the mighty mountains of New York, the heightening alleghenies of pennsylvania, the snowcapped Rockies of colorado, the curvaceous slopes of california, and the hills and molehills of mississippi" (p. 156) was a plea for respect, equal rights, and freedom for people of all creeds, colors, and religions all across this country. sadly, equity and equality for women and people of color are still not realized. sadly still, with all the progress made in education and counseling and psychotherapy, the inequities continue in the american higher education system and mental health system. despite the increase in multicultural research, african american clients and other clients of color are still not faring well with counseling services. in short, there continues to be a need to address the experiences of clients of color with counseling services.

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