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Key characteristics of anti-blackness in organizations
or teams may include:
Anti-blackness involves holding negative beliefs and
attitudes about Black people based solely on their race.
This can manifest in subtle or overt ways, such as making
derogatory comments or perpetuating harmful stereotypes
both in public and private settings. Many black people feel
powerless to address such things because of power
dynamics or simply the need to care for themselves and
their families. Black people may face unequal treatment in
hiring, promotions, pay, and other workplace
opportunities due to anti-black bias. Discrimination may
also be evident in the allocation of resources and access to
career advancement programs.
Here are several other general perspectives to explore
as you dive into the subtle complexity of anti-blackness:
Microaggressions are subtle, indirect, and often
unintentional expressions of racism. In the context of antiblackness, this could include comments, actions, or
behaviors that demean, stereotype, or marginalize Black
people. In some cases, Black people may be tokenized in
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