Table 1 Comparison of the GRMS and the adapted GRMS scales and scale frequency

Factor A: Assumptions of Beauty and Sexual Objectification

 Unattractive because of size of butt^a

 Negative comments about size of facial features^a

 Imitated the way they think Black women speak^a

 Someone made me feel unattractive^a

 Objectified me based on physical features^a

 Someone assumed I have a certain body type^a

 Made a sexually inappropriate comment^a

 Negative comments about my hair when natural^a

 Assumed I was sexually promiscuous^a

Factor B: Silenced and Marginalized

 I have felt unheard

I have felt unheard

 My comments have been ignored

My comments have been ignored

 Someone challenged my authority

Someone challenged my autonomy^b

 I have been disrespected in the workplace

I have been disrespected^b

 Someone has tried to “put me in my place”

Someone has tried to “put me in my place”

 Felt excluded from networking opportunities

Felt excluded from services or resources^b

 Assumed I did not have much to contribute to the conversation

Assumed I did not have much to contribute to the conversation regarding my care^b

Factor C: Strong Black Woman Stereotype

 Someone assumed I was sassy and straightforward have^a

 I have been told that I am too independent^a

 Someone made me feel exotic as a Black woman^a

 I have been told that I am too assertive^a

 Assumed to be a strong Black woman^a

Factor D: Angry Black Woman Stereotype

 Someone told me to calm down

Someone told me to calm down

 Perceived to be “angry Black woman”^a

 Someone accused me of being angry when speaking calm

Someone accused me of being angry when speaking assertively^a