This kind of modesty has often held women back in organizations, but the need to use social media professionally makes it overcoming a reluctance to self-market more important.

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Frustrated at the lack of urgency shown by government in overcoming such inequities, some black Brazilians have set up self-help education groups.

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He wrote beautifully and, after overcoming a stammer, was a wonderful orator: humorous, self-deprecating, empathetic.

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Above all, he is admired for his triumphs over adversity, successfully overcoming several serious injuries and setbacks and continuously striving for further self-improvement.

BBC: Roger Black MBE