Diary Of  A Black Woman In A White World

Diary Of A Black Woman In A White World

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Diary Of  A Black Woman In A White World
Diary Of A Black Woman In A White World
You Only Got The Job Because You’re Black!

You Only Got The Job Because You’re Black!

But did you ever stop to think that I actually got the job because I am qualified?

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Zuri Stevens
Aug 01, 2024
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I struggle to understand why some white people do not believe that Black people can be talented, educated, highly skilled, and intelligent. Throughout my professional career, I have often heard white people say that I only got a particular job or promotion because I am a Black woman. They have even said …

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