Black ice

In Pearl Cleage's Black Ice, the title stands for all of the obstacles a person may face on their journey to success. Black ice is defined as " a thin sheet of ice on a road surface, usually caused by freezing mist and creating hazardous driving conditions." (dictionary.com) The black ice in this story is the man she is having a meeting with waiting to turn down her offer.  This story shows that no matter what may come your way, you can not let it stop you, even if you slip on a patch of black ice.