Diary Of  A Black Woman In A White World

Diary Of A Black Woman In A White World

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Why Black People Are On Constant Alert, Always

Why Black People Are On Constant Alert, Always

When you are a black person, a wrong choice of clothing, or a moment of forgetfulness can make for a traumatic experience.

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Dec 26, 2023
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I travel extensively for work and I am always dressed in my Sunday best when I do. My colleagues often wonder why— they sometimes refer to me as a diva who is so full of herself and as such always needs to be styled in the latest fashion.

What they don’t understand is that if I travel in a pair of jeans a…

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