What Does it Mean to be Black in Corporate America?

Imani State of Mind

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Hobbies, Education, Leisure, Self-improvement

4.8 • 764 Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2022

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

Landing your dream job in Corporate America is only half the battle if you're Black. Microaggressions, code switching, and the feeling of having to work twice as hard as your white co-worker are just a few examples of being Black in Corporate America. The ladies of Imani State of Mind are shining the light on what it really means to be Black in corporate America. Tell us what's on your mind and email us at [email protected] with all your questions and comments!

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0:00.0	This show is for general information and entertainment purposes only.
0:03.9	It is not intended to provide specific health care or medical advice and should not be construed as providing health care or medical advice.
0:11.5	Please consult your physician with any questions related to your own health. Hey, beautiful people.
0:25.6	Welcome to Imani State of Mind.
0:27.6	I'm Dr. I'm the sidekick Meg Scoop.
0:30.6	Hey, how you doing?
0:32.6	Hey, hey, I'm good.
0:34.6	I am a little better, although I do have like my little snot rag here since I had a cold last week.
0:42.0	Girl, everybody got something.
0:44.3	Everybody got something.
0:46.7	Oh, and the real flu is back, by the way.
0:49.2	It is got, I saw this morning.
0:51.2	It has a stronghold in Georgia.
0:52.8	Like, it's very, very bad.
0:56.6	Oh, yeah. But y'all well i mean not to starship but like you know in southern states and this in like florida y'all
1:03.1	like not you but like collectively people really weren't wearing masks out here people don't
1:08.5	really wear masks either because i've been doubly boosted. I got my flu shot
1:13.9	like a month ago. I still got whatever this. I mean, I had a fever, so I'm considering it the flu.
1:19.6	Yeah, but I'm just like, I'm going to have to wear a mask again. It's fine, though. I don't care.
1:24.1	I'm back to wear masks. Just so long as I don't get people sick and I don't want to get sick.
1:28.9	So, but in any case, what you've been up to?
1:31.8	Girl, what did I do?
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