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by | Sep 25, 2020

I absolutely believed that earning my MBA from a top business school would completely change how people in corporate America would treat me. I couldn’t be more incorrect. I have found corporate America is a reflection of America’s culture. My educational...

170

by | Sep 25, 2020

My experience has been less about racial discrimination and more about “fit”—or lack there of. In industries like PE, VC, banking, or consulting, networking and social affiliations can make or break you. I often struggle to socially connect with the culture, which is...

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by | Sep 25, 2020

I had multiple accolades from my client, which were fantastic and really encouraging. My colleagues or leaders didn’t value my accolades as much as those of my white peers. I was the only one who ever received feedback that claimed that I needed to “step...

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by | Sep 25, 2020

I currently am the only Black person in my entire company and it is the most exhausting experience of my life. I have no real mentors or support systems, and have had to fight for every single promotion and am only rewarded when I fit a woman of color stereotype that...

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by | Sep 25, 2020

I have an MBA, but I feel my white co-workers get more credit for having shared experiences (e.g. backgrounds, hobbies, etc.) with various members of the leadership team.