Season 4, Episode 3: Braids in Tech with Lonye Ford
Dec 16, 2019•44 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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Episode description
Yes, you can wear braids at the Pentagon! Black women in high positions are often faced with a decision about what hair is considered professional. Lonye Ford, a cybersecurity expert, chronicles her impactful career as Black woman in the military and rising through the ranks of cybersecurity. She highlights each achievement with being intentional about her hair each stage of the way for her success.
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