Diary Of  A Black Woman In A White World

Diary Of A Black Woman In A White World

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6 Ways I Can Tell I Am The Only Black Friend Of A White Person

6 Ways I Can Tell I Am The Only Black Friend Of A White Person

I should know, I’ve played that role forever

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There was a time in my life when I was so desperate to fit into the predominantly white environment I lived in, I was ready and willing to play the role of a token Black friend. Hell, I was even ready to work in companies as their token Black hire. Yes, I was that desperate. I needed both a social life and a means of suste…

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