Would you say there is anything distinctive about the experience of being black in healthcare, compared to other industries? If you've worked in any other industries have you found them to be more hostile/friendlier etc?

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My hospital has quite a few black employees and people in management positions so in my particular case I don't feel as though I'm being unfairly treated, however, I've heard of the horror stories of working in less diverse healthcare settings and I can say I'm grateful that's not my day to day.

I think it depends on location and the diversity of the facility. I work in a snf and I feel like i could write a book just on my short experience working in therapy departments

I mean, I worked in the food industry when I was a student and I would say, most people were pretty hostile. Its rare that I face that now, but maybe it dates back to an instinctual care giver - just kidding

My whole career has been in healthcare: payer, provider, and IT. Provider was the worst - hostile doctors. But my experience overall has been positive. Lots of growth and learning opportunities which I love.

I have worked in a few other industries, and I have found that healthcare is one of the most hostile environments for Black people.

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