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Hush Money: The Cost of Being Black In Corporate America
I never knew the cost of being black in Corporate America. The price I would pay with my dignity and fundamental rights as a human being just to have a job that wasn't in a low-income sector. A job that had a satisfying career path and gave me and my family a chance to live the American Dream. But if I knew then what I know now, maybe I would've done things differently before taking the job that traumatized and nearly destroyed me.
Maybe I would've bleached my dark skin to make it lighter or removed my long, Dookie braids to straighten my hair. Maybe I would've bought blue contacts to hide my brown eyes and got a nose job with a butt reduction, too—you know, do all the things I should’ve, would’ve, could’ve done to look less like me and more like them just to fit into a mold I had no part in creating.
No, I know me. And even if I could go back in time to that fateful day that changed my life in the worst way, I wouldn't change a thing 'cause I'm the strong, beautiful, Black woman God created me to be—dark skin, Dookie braids, big butt, and all. And although the last five years of my employment were horrific and I suffered in ways most people cannot imagine, that's all behind me now because I proved systemic racism in my workplace, kept my job, and was offered a six-figure settlement among other things.
And when I return to work after four weeks of paid vacation, I’ll be confident that my career future will be better than my career past and excited that my battles against systemic racism in my workplace have finally come to an end. After all, lightning never strikes the same place twice…or so I thought.
Maybe I would've bleached my dark skin to make it lighter or removed my long, Dookie braids to straighten my hair. Maybe I would've bought blue contacts to hide my brown eyes and got a nose job with a butt reduction, too—you know, do all the things I should’ve, would’ve, could’ve done to look less like me and more like them just to fit into a mold I had no part in creating.
No, I know me. And even if I could go back in time to that fateful day that changed my life in the worst way, I wouldn't change a thing 'cause I'm the strong, beautiful, Black woman God created me to be—dark skin, Dookie braids, big butt, and all. And although the last five years of my employment were horrific and I suffered in ways most people cannot imagine, that's all behind me now because I proved systemic racism in my workplace, kept my job, and was offered a six-figure settlement among other things.
And when I return to work after four weeks of paid vacation, I’ll be confident that my career future will be better than my career past and excited that my battles against systemic racism in my workplace have finally come to an end. After all, lightning never strikes the same place twice…or so I thought.
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Published January 5, 2022
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May 25, 2022
This book is absolutely infuriating, but in a way that I believe everyone should read and experience! This story is how one black woman is berated, abused, looked down upon, and generally treated like trash solely because of her race. As you go through the story you see that her work is exceptional, she is not only an amazing worker, but eventually an amazing manager/boss, and yet there are others at her work who undermine her on race alone.
This book is wonderfully written, it becomes a quick read because the flow and wording are flawless. I felt like I was at lunch with a friend, listening to her share her horrid experiences, and eventually her triumph. I absolutely adored Ebony, and I wish I had met her in my corporate career because I would have loved having a powerful woman to look up to like Ebony.
This book premise might seem like a stretch to some, or at least a "rare" occurrence situation. To those people I say *read the book again*. The message is clear, we have a problem in our corporate world full of judgement not on work ethic, but on issues like race. Although this book gives a message of hope to black women (or any POC woman for that matter) I think this text is important for white people to read as well, specifically anyone who is in the corporate world and a manger/boss. This is not how we should be as a society and my heart breaks for Ebony and the true stories behind her creation as a character.
A wonderful read, something for everyone to enjoy and reflect on....how do you treat others daily?
This book is wonderfully written, it becomes a quick read because the flow and wording are flawless. I felt like I was at lunch with a friend, listening to her share her horrid experiences, and eventually her triumph. I absolutely adored Ebony, and I wish I had met her in my corporate career because I would have loved having a powerful woman to look up to like Ebony.
This book premise might seem like a stretch to some, or at least a "rare" occurrence situation. To those people I say *read the book again*. The message is clear, we have a problem in our corporate world full of judgement not on work ethic, but on issues like race. Although this book gives a message of hope to black women (or any POC woman for that matter) I think this text is important for white people to read as well, specifically anyone who is in the corporate world and a manger/boss. This is not how we should be as a society and my heart breaks for Ebony and the true stories behind her creation as a character.
A wonderful read, something for everyone to enjoy and reflect on....how do you treat others daily?
May 2, 2022
Really good, and really interesting.
It's acknowledging the problems that people with color will meet in our society, but it also show us all that there are ways for them to rise to the challenge without losing themselves.
Knowledge is power, and with more knowledge society may change into something different, and hopefully something better for all of us:)
I really liked this book! A great read!
It's acknowledging the problems that people with color will meet in our society, but it also show us all that there are ways for them to rise to the challenge without losing themselves.
Knowledge is power, and with more knowledge society may change into something different, and hopefully something better for all of us:)
I really liked this book! A great read!
April 2, 2022
The depth of racist evil in today's workplaces is revealed in painful and astonishing, yet methodical and undeniable detail through this story. The lengths to which racist "leaders" will go to undermine and sabotage Black employees - and especially Black women - who are performing with excellence and creativity is a story many of us know well from personal experience. My husband and I actually read this book to each other out loud, and we had to stop and start again because it was so triggering. Anyone who wants to understand exactly how racists operate in the workplace needs to read this. This can also serve as an instruction manual for those who are facing discrimination. The way that Ebony, the main character, chronicles the abuse she faced to create an airtight case that could not be gaslit away was a lesson in bravery, perseverance, empowerment and fortitude. A must-read!
November 28, 2022
This is important reading for anyone who wants to understand racism but who does not experience it due to their luck in belonging to a privileged class. I highly recommend reading the first in the series since it explains a lot about the absolutely correct suspicions held by Ebony. There are numerous edits that could have been addressed but don't let them take away from the message that racism, sadly, is alive and well. Ebony can help you prepare for it and plan your response to it.
June 13, 2022
This book is essential for anyone who is truly committed to their anti-racism work! I haven't read a book from cover to cover in so many years, and this one reminded me of those days because as much as I tried, I couldn't put it down! It is an emotional read because of the intense racism and injustice that is experienced by Ebony.
However, it is essential to open your eyes to how Black employees may be treated radically differently than their White peers. After having read this book, I told my manager to ensure that his trainings are equal for all members of his team. I wouldn't have said that before having read this book. I am now more acutely aware of injustices and where they may be happening in my workplace.
If you are in recruiting or HR, it is essential that you read this book and become aware of all the nuances. We must protect Black women because that will protect us all!
However, it is essential to open your eyes to how Black employees may be treated radically differently than their White peers. After having read this book, I told my manager to ensure that his trainings are equal for all members of his team. I wouldn't have said that before having read this book. I am now more acutely aware of injustices and where they may be happening in my workplace.
If you are in recruiting or HR, it is essential that you read this book and become aware of all the nuances. We must protect Black women because that will protect us all!
November 3, 2022
Wow . . . a must read for anyone being treated poorly and being discriminated against within their workplace! This little jewel is not only written well, it it written with pointers you may need!
May 25, 2022
This book is the 2nd in its series and continues the story of Ebony navigating the corporate world and the hatred she incurs solely based on her race. Like the first book in the series, the writing is flawless, you feel like you're speaking to a friend over lunch about her horrid experiences at her job. You get emotional, you feel rage for her, this book makes you angry for what black women (and POC people in general) have to deal with day by day in the corporate world.
If I could have any say in the matter, I would require both of these books to be required reading for anyone who has to become a manager in a corporate position. It is important to see how others are treated, and the reflection this book forces one to have is imperative for corporate workers (specifically white higher ups).
A wonderful story that is hard to put down! Ebony is someone you adore immediately and your heart will break for her. A great text to start to ball rolling with inner reflection, as well as reflecting on how the corporate world runs as a whole.
If I could have any say in the matter, I would require both of these books to be required reading for anyone who has to become a manager in a corporate position. It is important to see how others are treated, and the reflection this book forces one to have is imperative for corporate workers (specifically white higher ups).
A wonderful story that is hard to put down! Ebony is someone you adore immediately and your heart will break for her. A great text to start to ball rolling with inner reflection, as well as reflecting on how the corporate world runs as a whole.
August 2, 2022
Haha,, lightning never strikes three times huh? Another great example of one of this country's biggest problems...racism. I'm sure there was some sexism in there too. I like the inclusion of the struggle with the decision of relationships outside of your race, let alone someone of the race that continues to try kill your upward mobility in your career. Some are so smug that they believe they can lie and continue to get away with it even with your documentation. Love to see them scatter to try to cover up one lie after another.🤗🤭👍🏾👍🏾
May 9, 2022
intriguing
This journey!! I couldn’t tell if I was reading a story, or a memoir. Knowing how black people are discriminated against in the workplace, to so many is unbelievable. The intensity of this book was real and raw. Absolutely an amazing work
This journey!! I couldn’t tell if I was reading a story, or a memoir. Knowing how black people are discriminated against in the workplace, to so many is unbelievable. The intensity of this book was real and raw. Absolutely an amazing work
July 26, 2022
The humiliation and emotional distress that Ebony Ardoin, a black woman, experienced at her workplace at the hands of white individuals who she expected to be leaders and colleagues is totally unacceptable. Hush Money follows Ebony through her career at a higher education institution which she believes will be the start of a flourishing opportunity. Ebony begins to experience discrimination from the very beginning, and in my opinion her very first boss (who she had the best experience with) was also engaging in behaviors that I thought were “red flags”. After an initial change in management Ebony was targeted, harassed, and often slighted even though she was an outstanding performer and her work always spoke for itself. Ebony’s only challenges were not just in the workplace. She really had stress coming from all sides on top of trying to be a single mother.
The author does really well with keeping up a fast pace throughout the book, and it doesn’t feel like it spans over 5 years. The writing is clear, with enough detail to create images of Ebony, her workplace, and those who have made her work life a living hell. Reading the interactions at Ebony’s job was infuriating and I often found myself yelling out loud at some of the names she was called, and other examples of the overt discrimination. I also often found myself wondering why she didn’t leave, and what I would do if I was her.
The author’s recap of everything that Ebony experienced at the end when she was in the home stretch of receiving her dues for the many years of hatefulness that she deserved was very eye opening for me. Reading as its happening doesn’t hit the same way as when it’s all laid out one thing after another with no breaks. It’s powerful. I highly recommend that you read this to become familiar with Ebony’s story because as is mentioned this book is based on true events, and are there are Ebonys out there that are living through these kinds of interactions. Reading about Ebony going from victim to victor was gratifying and I honestly couldn’t put this book down. Imagine my delight when I found out there is a sequel!
The author does really well with keeping up a fast pace throughout the book, and it doesn’t feel like it spans over 5 years. The writing is clear, with enough detail to create images of Ebony, her workplace, and those who have made her work life a living hell. Reading the interactions at Ebony’s job was infuriating and I often found myself yelling out loud at some of the names she was called, and other examples of the overt discrimination. I also often found myself wondering why she didn’t leave, and what I would do if I was her.
The author’s recap of everything that Ebony experienced at the end when she was in the home stretch of receiving her dues for the many years of hatefulness that she deserved was very eye opening for me. Reading as its happening doesn’t hit the same way as when it’s all laid out one thing after another with no breaks. It’s powerful. I highly recommend that you read this to become familiar with Ebony’s story because as is mentioned this book is based on true events, and are there are Ebonys out there that are living through these kinds of interactions. Reading about Ebony going from victim to victor was gratifying and I honestly couldn’t put this book down. Imagine my delight when I found out there is a sequel!
May 10, 2022
Yes, I loved it! Every word rang so true with what a many Black women must endure just for a job! The crazy thing is that at each chapter, I predicted with precisioned accuracy, exactly what the enemy's next moves would be, prior to them happening, because the entire ordeal and experience were 1000% easy to relate to! My difference is I wouldn't or couldn't endure the "agony" bestowed upon this warrior by the enemy, without giving it back, even unto losing my job. Thank GOD some have the strength to hold on and fight the good fight. It restores my soul that justice and recompense were served! Lastly, in and around 1999, I filed a discrimination suit against a company I had worked for, and while I was fired unjustly, and no monetary settlement was ever tendered via the suit, the company had to implement Diversity Training into the company's trainings, as a solution, as determined by EEOC, of Fairfax, VA. For me, that was victory! #STAND
July 5, 2022
Eye Opening!
This was an eye opening story of how horrible racism in the workplace can be and how easily it can go unpunished! The main character, Ebony, experienced event after event that only the strong could survive! It gives me justification for my mantra - Document! Document! Document!
The author does a great job of keeping the reader wanting to know what’s going to happen next! The story is encouraging enough to motivate others to share their stories of learning opportunities of holding on and continuously praying until victory is won! It ends as if there’s more…..I can’t wait to read part 2!
XB-Keys
This was an eye opening story of how horrible racism in the workplace can be and how easily it can go unpunished! The main character, Ebony, experienced event after event that only the strong could survive! It gives me justification for my mantra - Document! Document! Document!
The author does a great job of keeping the reader wanting to know what’s going to happen next! The story is encouraging enough to motivate others to share their stories of learning opportunities of holding on and continuously praying until victory is won! It ends as if there’s more…..I can’t wait to read part 2!
XB-Keys
July 7, 2022
This book was so good I finished it in a 5 hour sitting. I am reading it again and just bought the sequel. It is well-written and keeps you on the edge of your seat. After reading this book I felt like I could understand a Black woman's perspective and experience in corporate America. This book will make an excellent addition to your collection for education on how to be antiracist. Racism happens behind closed doors and it is time (and has been forever) to flush out the behavior and make a change, and that can't be done without public stories like this. I look forward to reading the sequel.
May 10, 2022
another amazing book
Ugh, I’m so mad Ebony let them win, but yet so glad she made the decisions she did. Yet again, believable and unbelievable all at the same time. Reading about all she faced is another reason I’m happy not being in corporate America
Ugh, I’m so mad Ebony let them win, but yet so glad she made the decisions she did. Yet again, believable and unbelievable all at the same time. Reading about all she faced is another reason I’m happy not being in corporate America
January 27, 2023
Wake up call
I could not put this book down. It is not only engaging and thought provoking, it is a must read for anyone in HR or leadership.
I could not put this book down. It is not only engaging and thought provoking, it is a must read for anyone in HR or leadership.
April 24, 2022
I really think this a good book. I enjoyed reading it and simultaneously felt guilty for it. I could feel the urgency and interpersonal turmoil the protagonist was experiencing. It was if I were watching a violation occur.
The whole book really touched all of my emotions and I have been left with deep thoughts after the flood. I’m still taking it in and very much look forward to reading the next chapter.
The whole book really touched all of my emotions and I have been left with deep thoughts after the flood. I’m still taking it in and very much look forward to reading the next chapter.
April 13, 2022
Astonishing, heartbreaking, painful; an emotional roller-coaster ride. I cannot imagine the strength it must take to live with discrimination.
September 10, 2022
It is infuriating that this type of behavior in the workplace is a reality for so many BIPOC people. Ebony's story is both compelling and eye-opening.
September 3, 2022
I was a bit confused at first if this was an autobiography, or a fictional story, but after talking to the author, it became clearer. While the actual characters and story may be fictionalized, it is based off of the racist experiences the author herself has endured.
As a white cisgender woman, I have no knowledge of being discriminated against simply for my skin color. I was not denied promotions or raises while I was in retail management. And while I did bear witness to, and corroborate racism, it is, and never will be, the same as living through it.
Abrams has shown a brilliant spotlight on the glaring deficits we still function under in our country. Higher education, being a more centralized career, allows for cronyism, the flourishing of systemic racism, and, as the title states, hush money. Until every business, every career, every person, is given diversity training, and faces recriminations to the fullest extent of the law, racism will continue to writhe its way insidiously through the halls. It will be, as the main character was accused of being when she filed a claim, a "snake in the grass."
Another essential point is the importance of documentation. It allows for a concrete legal defense, as well as protecting anyone from claims of reverse discrimination. State and federal commissions should be easy to access, and the process should be simple and streamlined. The response should be timely, professional, and corroborated with visible and deliberate actions.
If the author herself suffered through any of the distress that Ebony did, that is devastating. PTSD is a legitimate and real consequence of facing systemic racism. The emotional and physical effects of being constantly berated, undermined, and unwanted will actually transform your brain, damaging it and able to be seen on a MRI. And even if things are resolved, your body does not understand how to cope anymore; your "flight or fight" response is permanently engaged.
I sincerely hope that if I ever enter the workforce again, I will never be silent. Older, wiser, and more knowledgeable about what racism is, and how it looks, it would be a complete betrayal if I ever disbelieve a claim, or demean someone's experiences.I
The author has written a sequel, and I hope that Ebony gets her day in court, heals, and shows corporate America exactly who she is, and all that she is worth, and deserves.
As a white cisgender woman, I have no knowledge of being discriminated against simply for my skin color. I was not denied promotions or raises while I was in retail management. And while I did bear witness to, and corroborate racism, it is, and never will be, the same as living through it.
Abrams has shown a brilliant spotlight on the glaring deficits we still function under in our country. Higher education, being a more centralized career, allows for cronyism, the flourishing of systemic racism, and, as the title states, hush money. Until every business, every career, every person, is given diversity training, and faces recriminations to the fullest extent of the law, racism will continue to writhe its way insidiously through the halls. It will be, as the main character was accused of being when she filed a claim, a "snake in the grass."
Another essential point is the importance of documentation. It allows for a concrete legal defense, as well as protecting anyone from claims of reverse discrimination. State and federal commissions should be easy to access, and the process should be simple and streamlined. The response should be timely, professional, and corroborated with visible and deliberate actions.
If the author herself suffered through any of the distress that Ebony did, that is devastating. PTSD is a legitimate and real consequence of facing systemic racism. The emotional and physical effects of being constantly berated, undermined, and unwanted will actually transform your brain, damaging it and able to be seen on a MRI. And even if things are resolved, your body does not understand how to cope anymore; your "flight or fight" response is permanently engaged.
I sincerely hope that if I ever enter the workforce again, I will never be silent. Older, wiser, and more knowledgeable about what racism is, and how it looks, it would be a complete betrayal if I ever disbelieve a claim, or demean someone's experiences.I
The author has written a sequel, and I hope that Ebony gets her day in court, heals, and shows corporate America exactly who she is, and all that she is worth, and deserves.
August 9, 2022
What I really enjoyed about this story was Ebony's courage, energy, and determination to pursue justice.
I loved how she was motivated by faith to persevere against all odds, and I'm looking forward to seeing how Ebony continues to grow in wisdom in the sequel!
The protagonist demonstrated how to struggle and persist with compassion, fortitude, humility, and hope. I think this book can inspire others to be the change they wish to see in the world!
Hopefully it inspires institutions of all kinds to embrace anti-racism training and to practice what they preach. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is soooooo important!!!!
I loved how she was motivated by faith to persevere against all odds, and I'm looking forward to seeing how Ebony continues to grow in wisdom in the sequel!
The protagonist demonstrated how to struggle and persist with compassion, fortitude, humility, and hope. I think this book can inspire others to be the change they wish to see in the world!
Hopefully it inspires institutions of all kinds to embrace anti-racism training and to practice what they preach. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is soooooo important!!!!
August 13, 2022
This is such an important book for anyone on the quest to better understand what systemic racism looks like in the US and especially in the workplace. The authors have done such an incredible job of bringing Ebony's experiences to life in a highly visceral, palpable way. We don't just read about her experiences, we feel them in a way that lands truths deep within our mind, heart, and soul.
After George Flloyd was brutally murdered while people watched, white America's soul was stirred. And for anyone with any shred of moral fiber, we could no longer deny that racism is real here. And we seemed to start caring about becoming allies in the quest for justice. But just as we always have across the entire history of our country, we have since engaged in insidious gaslighting by again denying the lived experiences of Black America. We simply must change that.
If you want to be a part of changing the systems and structures in place that maintain racism in the US, read this book. And then read part 2. These books will stay with you. Ebony's story will stay with you. Read them and you'll begin to understand what needs to change in the workplace to address the injustices that continue on, day in and day out. And then be a part of that change. We can all do our part.
After George Flloyd was brutally murdered while people watched, white America's soul was stirred. And for anyone with any shred of moral fiber, we could no longer deny that racism is real here. And we seemed to start caring about becoming allies in the quest for justice. But just as we always have across the entire history of our country, we have since engaged in insidious gaslighting by again denying the lived experiences of Black America. We simply must change that.
If you want to be a part of changing the systems and structures in place that maintain racism in the US, read this book. And then read part 2. These books will stay with you. Ebony's story will stay with you. Read them and you'll begin to understand what needs to change in the workplace to address the injustices that continue on, day in and day out. And then be a part of that change. We can all do our part.
January 25, 2023
Jacquie Abrams outlines documentation needs and provides templates for every person facing discrimination in the workplace. This is a how-to book for anyone to bring about change in their workplace or get compensated for the discriminatory behavior that is often allowed to persist with bad leadership.
November 28, 2022
I really could not put this book down once I had started. It was just one outrageously racist incident after another. You could feel the pain this person was going through in their authentically crafted daily logs and feel the anger grow with each page and new assault on their self-worth. You want to crawl into the story and help them seek revenge.
October 23, 2022
omg
My goodness you can get through reading in a day because you can’t put it down! I can’t imagine the emotional, mental and physical gymnastics that had to be played to make it through all of this
My goodness you can get through reading in a day because you can’t put it down! I can’t imagine the emotional, mental and physical gymnastics that had to be played to make it through all of this
July 20, 2021
There has never been a better time for a book as important as this one. With America focusing on the unjust killing of George Floyd and so many other innocents, racial tensions are higher than ever. Hush Money strives to open the conversation surrounding racial discrimination in corporate America, a place where people like to pretend that such discrimination doesn’t exist.
Ebony Ardoin has a successful career in higher education, rising from senior secretary to Director of Student Finance in just five years. She is a woman who has overcome the odds with hard work, grit, and determination, and has proven again and again that she has earned her position. Yet, at every turn, Ebony is faced with systemic racism from White coworkers and bosses, who strive to thwart her rise to the top. With her mom, her greatest support system, slowly dying of cancer, Ebony feels like she’s reached the end of her rope living with the constant racism she experiences at work. As she learns to stand up for herself, she is faced with even greater outbursts of racist attacks but decides to fight for what she knows to be right anyway.
Beautifully told, Hush Money is a novel that everyone in corporate America should read. Timely, eye-opening, and important, Hush Money isn’t afraid to tackle topics that many want to brush under the rug. I can’t recommend this book enough.
Ebony Ardoin has a successful career in higher education, rising from senior secretary to Director of Student Finance in just five years. She is a woman who has overcome the odds with hard work, grit, and determination, and has proven again and again that she has earned her position. Yet, at every turn, Ebony is faced with systemic racism from White coworkers and bosses, who strive to thwart her rise to the top. With her mom, her greatest support system, slowly dying of cancer, Ebony feels like she’s reached the end of her rope living with the constant racism she experiences at work. As she learns to stand up for herself, she is faced with even greater outbursts of racist attacks but decides to fight for what she knows to be right anyway.
Beautifully told, Hush Money is a novel that everyone in corporate America should read. Timely, eye-opening, and important, Hush Money isn’t afraid to tackle topics that many want to brush under the rug. I can’t recommend this book enough.
February 10, 2022
I loved this book! It is beautifully written, fast paced, and eye opening. I couldn’t leave it, for long, and read it in less than two days. I quickly became emotionally invested in the characters and every employer and employee will benefit from reading this book. The methods the main character uses to fight racism, in the workplace, could also benefit people who are experiencing sexism and sexual harassment. People who are striving to be anti-racist will benefit from this book because it illustrates some of the covert (and sometime not so covert) language used to demean and discriminate against black women, and other women of color, in our workplaces.
May 8, 2022
Incredibly powerful and harrowing account of what our black sisters go through every single day at work. I love how the impact on health, both physical (weight gain) and mental (anxiety) are highlighted. Every white person should read this book. If you think this is too awful to be true, think again. This is the experience of black women. Every. Single. Day. And this is just at work. Thanks Jacquie Abrams for writing this book
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June 12, 2022
Eye Opener Again!
I just want to thank you for the insight of hush money that was brought to light living in America, unfortunately, those things happens to us hard working people. I enjoyed the second part, although, it was too short. I wanted more. The part about the mother was touching because I lost my mother too. And like that dream, I had some too. They're with God! Beautiful and well written!
I just want to thank you for the insight of hush money that was brought to light living in America, unfortunately, those things happens to us hard working people. I enjoyed the second part, although, it was too short. I wanted more. The part about the mother was touching because I lost my mother too. And like that dream, I had some too. They're with God! Beautiful and well written!
May 9, 2022
Such great insights into the experience of black women in the corporate world. Enlightening and horrific what Ebony has to endure over and over.
Every white person who thinks racism is exaggerated or a thing of the past should read this.
Every white person who thinks racism is exaggerated or a thing of the past should read this.
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April 30, 2022
This book was really good. It is so sad to think what my fellow Americans go through on a daily basis because of the color of their skin. I am excited for the 2nd book.
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