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What happens when you decide NOT to be the Angry Black Woman?

What happens when you decide NOT to be the Angry Black Woman?

This one is for my sistahs! If you are working at a 9-5, think about your office dynamic.  When something pops off everyone looks at you to react.  Especially if you are the only brown face in the office.  Let’s see how the “black girl” is going to respond… I can remember when I was the only black in the office, and I can also remember situations when the brown faces were the majority.  It doesn’t take away from the…

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What it meant to be Black and Creative in Miami, Florida

What it meant to be Black and Creative in Miami, Florida

The 21st annual American Black Film Festival was held last week in Miami, Florida, and I was immediately immersed in the culture of being a black creative during one of the largest festivals in the country. It was a surreal experience because I was not a participant. Instead, I was working behind the scenes learning how the festival was operated, produced, and sponsored.  Assigned to the Sponsorship and Client Services team I was able to interact with you guessed it,…

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