They feel demoralized because instead of taking them for who they are and their skills, they are made a case study for what’s happening among the black employees. They aren’t seen as an authority in their work, but they become the official race relations manager.
The stress of being a black executive in corporate America means you can never react to the racism you experience every day.
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