Job searching for Black, Disabled, LGBTQ+ folks – with Jasmine Williams-Jacobs, Black Remote She
Jasmine Williams-Jacobs is the founder and director of Black Remote She, a community-driven platform for Black queer, trans, non-binary, disabled people and allies interested in working and connecting remotely. Black Remote She connects community members to remote-flexible job postings at equitable work cultures, as well as to liberatory networks, mutual aid support and gender-affirming resources as tools for economic empowerment.
Black Remote She has been recognized in numerous publications, including Essence, Stonewall, Community Centric Fundraising, INTO More, and Inclusion Hub.
Jasmine is also a 2025 Disability Rising Fellow with Disability Culture Lab, where they are helping to build narrative power for disability justice.
During this episode, Jasmine talks about:
- The layoff that inspired them to start Black Remote She
- The specific job searching challenges that Black, LGBTQ+ and disabled people face
- How Black Remote She connects people to jobs and support resources
- How employers are vetted before they can post job listings on Black Remote She
Visit BlackRemoteShe.com for more information about job postings and resources.
Connect with Jasmine at info [at] blackremoteshe.com.
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Watch the video of this interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGN6f_EoFRo
Read the episode transcript: carolynkiel.com/podcast/black-remote-she
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