Three ethnically diverse Black female researchers conducted phenomenological research using semi-structured interview questions that investigated the presence and nature of microaggressions in the lives of 17 highly educated women of African descent, ranging in age from mid-20s to late-50s. The minimum educational requirement for study participation was a completed Master's degree. Women could be enrolled in a doctoral program and pursuing any discipline or could have previously obtained a doctoral degree. The relevance of resistance theory as a framework for understanding Black women's experiences with and responses to microaggressions is investigated. Using thematic analysis within a social constructionist framework, five themes were detected: (a) Mighty Melanin Tax; (b) The Acrid Academy; (c) Underrating Race; (d) Coping as Optimal Resistance; and (e) Armored Coping. Limitations and implications for future research are included.