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The Only Black Guy In the Office
The Only Black Guy In the Office

Jul 20, 2021

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The Only Black Guy in the Office

Assimilation Is Inevitable for Black Professionals

I keep it realer than most while on the job, but there are limits to how freely I’ll speak around my co-workers

Illustration:Michael Kennedy

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