Team just had an open discussion about diversity. Found it really awkward to actually find myself express the truth about how it is to work as a black professional to others that might not understand

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Thank you for having the courage to be honest. If even only one person took something away from your point we’ve made some progress!

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Do these people care?

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Did anyone engage in discussion after you expressed yourself?

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Should we try our hand at matchmaking?
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