Black Women Experiencing Racism in the Workplace

According to a new study from McKinsey & Company, women of color are still experiencing racism in the workplace.
Tiffany Burns joins “BNC Live” to discuss the new study and break down its importance. She discusses a phrase used in the study, a “broken rung” on the ladder to success for Black women. The Harvard graduate also speaks on the significance and importance of the phrase “double only.”
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[@LydiaDeetz-gg5xd]

Be Your Own Boss, No One Knows How Much You're Worth Except For You

[@laurenwallacewallace8546]

Thank you for talking about black women dealing with racism in workplace. These is a real issue and nobody talking about it .

[@destinydivine8465]

Did this host just say she was unicorn? This here is problem...

[@destinydivine8465]

@John Struss And you are clearly a racist.

[@destinydivine8465]

@John Struss yet here you are using the letter "r" to replace the word are. Don't you have some sheets to iron? Who even said I was black? Bigot.

[@Keralasha444]

Seriously! Literally doing the same thing she’s speaking against

[@Warmblanket649]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was just about to say that!

[@Soldier4yah77]

I’m Lebanese/Slovak but still tan skin black hair in the United States. English isn’t my first language. Xenophobia was an issue in the workplace for me. From being shoved to a temp status job at a warehouse and no sign of me being given more challenges, no opportunities there not even moved to another department, to being micromanaged out of my mind while the caucasians had it better. Only made matters so bad I left the place with no warning and left a google review about beware of managers for racism and xenophobia this place isn’t for you. My department team lead was a black woman did three times the job of my dept supervisor who was white. He did employee job only and she did more heavy work than my supervisor it was unethical. Department manager treated my team lead like a slave overworking her and she lived far away only to go home to more drama. My heart goes out to her. I’m happy she left for a better job and found a better man to love her. Racism in the workplace is real I faced it, she faced it. The Hispanics and blacks at my job were shoved to manufacturing when everybody else was put in shipping/ order picking/forklift. That’s not the worst of it. The worse of it was when a new employee a Caucasian man came in. He only spend a month doing employee work and got promoted to inventory specialist/ supervisor in 1 month and we all got emails from general manager (white) telling him good job. Nobody else was recognized for their hard work but him and he was slow. Word of advice. Don’t ever let nobody micro aggressions you, don’t let anybody throw you under the bus because you look or speak differently than everybody else. Be true to yourself always and find a better job where you feel valued as a human not mistreated as a category.

[@n.m.3760]

Being the only visible minority, it can feel like you're held to a higher standard and you are scrutinized more. Alot of it is so subtle too. For instance, any mistakes you make is seen as more "serious" and "magnified" with harsher punishments. Whereas, the white coworkers who make exact, same mistake are given a pass ("Oh, it's a learning curve.", "Oh, it's no big deal. Everybody makes mistakes. They're only human."). Visible minority makes a mistake it's seen as "Oh, he's incompetent at his job and doesn't know anything!". It's almost like you have to work 10x harder than white coworkers just to prove yourself.

[@Sunshann]

They become obsessed with proving how not smart we are and every mistake is amplified

[@n.m.3760]

@@Sunshann Yes! Definitely. Based on my experience, white women (the "Karens") tend to be the worst for this.

[@Sunshann]

@@n.m.3760 so obsessed with making me look bad she got herself looking crazy. But they gone stick together right or wrong.

[@n.m.3760]

@Shannon yep. I know the type. They inflame issues and take small stuff to make them a bigger deal than it is. I.e. a "drama queen". They are poison to the office.

[@Savvy_travelingdiva]

And God forbid if you call them out on certain things then your viewed as aggressive or the problem in the office

[@samsungtv7924]

Let’s discuss how they ostracize black women and don’t include you in some social things like being invited to lunch, and how many times it is not white people but other women of colour that behave like this

[@HaveSumn_2Loose]

Exactly 🩵 we can help those coming after us by at the least being allies in the workplace to eachother no matter what department/ position.

[@dawnnburwell3491]

That’s not Black excellence…that’s excellence period! Congrats to this young women…❤❤❤

[@maxsanemitchell1609]

Love to hear dialogue about black women who turn on each other in the workplace.

[@okthen5566]

Stop tricking 😂wm

[@nataliehenderson8657]

Yep self hate jealous and shucking and jiving for the wht people

[@nicolecato634]

The opening comments from this news caster

[@theinfamousninapink]

Yeah a unicorn because she’s black and went to Harvard. These people are a trip!

[@magnoliamystery1288]

@@theinfamousninapinkI’m so glad I’m not the only one that peeped that! I was like wtf…

[@arminiuszmazowszanin2670]

This is what collective narcissism and entitlement does for a certain groups of people. They are the very thing they fighting against.

[@medoluke1]

Umm why did she call her a unicorn. That to me was a bit racist. Would she have called her a unicorn if she had both degrees as a non-black woman

[@ao4618]

Unicorn in recruitment means someone is a goldstar. A hard to find and highly sought-after candidate.

[@jujubee2903]

I feel harassed while simultaneously ignored. I feel left out. I feel belittled. I feel bullied. All because I ask questions. I’m the only Black one there and somehow only my questions are a cause of concern. Mentally, I’m not sure how much more I can take.

[@harmony3279]

Did the journalist just say she never heard of a black woman graduating from Harvard with a law degree?

[@Lynn-ip9sh]

yeah that was low of her

[@dilufapy]

Loved the way she expressed her background. ❤ We don't have to constantly explain our professional background.

[@m.k.s.7417]

I wish the best, to/for you all!!

[@sunniesofit]

❤❤ amazing woman and amazing interview

[@sickofit5547]

When will bw leave the abusive relationship with America. We are dying in birth and the emotional abuse can not be seen.

[@ineedjesusatalltimes]

It’s more spiritual I really pray God saves us immediately

[@lutherwright6413]

HOW DOES DIVERSITY GET ADDRESSED IN THE MILITARY!!! HUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM!,,!!!

[@Jerseyqueens856]

I am being harassed at work who should I speak to, help please.

[@Lynn-ip9sh]

i was too i just ended up leaving this week. heartbroken by leaving bc it is my dream career but couldn’t deal with the harassment any longer

[@ChooseLove1979]

OMGG I am always getting confused for the other black woman that works here 🙄🙄

[@shoyndellejones7363]

🦄???!! In HARVARD

[@jainorman3425]

God loves us all 🙏🏿

[@C2G2]

Oh please miss me with god this god that 🙄

[@ThistleRealm]

@@C2G2 You ain't neva lyin!!

[@bretave7379]

Start Your OWN Company, IF you Can! Whaa, Whaa.

[@bretave7379]

@@neutraliserjanine You Create Nothing!

[@lindahines9380]

what else is new? 😳😨😳

[@unapologetic3249]

So black men don’t feel racism in the workplace why are we separating the two.

[@unapologetic3249]

@Japhya Yes because you don’t separate the two

[@unapologetic3249]

@Japhya If a woman died from childbirth her partner the man is usually alive hurting so yes you should mention the man.

[@unapologetic3249]

@Japhya that’s the truth we are codependent on each other.

[@tiredoftheworld4834]

Men and women are different. Stop trying to control the narrative about how black women are treated

[@nicolecato634]

Bc they do but the experience is different for men

[@arminiuszmazowszanin2670]

This is not racism. You accusing them of racism falsely is racism.

[@BelleAhoy]

Get a dictionary. Clearly you don’t know the definition of the word racism.

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

I am sure that racism in the workplace exists, but please exercise caution in making this claim and jumping to this conclusion. Racial targeting works both ways. I am in no way comparing my experiences of racism to those of non-white people; however, any form of racism hurts-including the assumption that all white people are inherently racist. This assumption is unfortunately all too common these days. As a white employee, I have been treated by Black colleagues as if I am overreacting when I have brought up valid safety/security concerns that were not being dealt with and instead were being minimized. The thing is, my concerns were not only, or even primarily, on my own behalf; they were on behalf of vulnerable people in our care. It is my professional right and duty to express valid concerns. However, when I did so, somebody’s ego was bruised, and suddenly the story is that I’m “targeting” them. Oversensitivity and inability to regulate one’s emotions stemming from their sensitivity and insecurity can cause harm. In this situation, it directly led to an interpretation of racism and further dismissal of my concerns (as now they are interpreted as racially motivated, thus lacking sincerity). The alienation that occurs after being incorrectly accused of racism by a colleague who is supposed to have your back (and vice versa) is not only hurtful; it can also have a serious detrimental impact on others-in this case vulnerable people without a voice-due to the communication breakdown within the team. It can lead the incorrectly accused person to shut down, feel excluded, and no longer freely communicate important information when it needs to be communicated to the team for the benefit of all. 😢

[@Michael-pl9lw]

I completely understand where you're coming from, and I agree. People should definitely not jump to conclusions, especially when valid concerns are raised.

[@meancookie89]

It depends cause in the corporate u are seen as two faced regardless It’s your track record and how you say it too

[@KB-fe2pg]

Thank you for sharing but Black women are not jumping to conclusions when they speak out against racism in the workplace. It's very painful to realize that no matter how hard you work, how much you add value and how many degrees and accomplishments you have that racism continues to hinder your professional and economic progress. I appreciate you sharing your experience, but it appears you are asking Black Women to center your experience instead of having a much-needed discussion about how they are affected by racism in the workplace. Coincidentally, or not this is often the case when Black people discuss racism. Instead of listening to Black people's lived experience and looking inward to see if they are saying and doing racist stuff intentionally or unintentionally, non-Black people expect their feelings to be centered. Instead, ask yourself if you are intentionally living an antiracist life. Are you unlearning internal biases and encouraging other people to do the same? Please care more about not doing any harm than maintaining your comfort. I'm not saying that race has not been problematic for you as well; however, can you honestly say that it has hindered your career and is something you have to be aware of from day to day that leaves you exhausted?

[@tr0picknowledge]

@@KB-fe2pg🔥🔥🔥

[@jenisisinc.1042]

Over sensitivity to WHAT? Define. I’m tired of non Black women redefining our damn experiences. This discussion is not for YOU. Sit this 1 out

[@firstlast9198]

Racism is real. For her racism began when she got accepted to Harvard through affirmative action. Displacing candidate more qualified but not black. She doesn't seem to have a problem with racism.

[@jessicagreene284]

YOU just proved her point. Blatant racism in your comment. White hire based on potential and whiteness never on accolades

[@BelleAhoy]

What an ignorant statement.

[@firstlast9198]

@@jessicagreene284 - Good thing your "opinion" makes no difference. Supreme Court disagrees with you.

[@tr0picknowledge]

How do you know she didn’t get into Harvard based on her merit? Did you go to Harvard with her?

[@firstlast9198]

@@tr0picknowledge Then affirmative action should not be such a HOT TOPIC. If blacks and Latinos can get in on merit this entire media craze and protest would not be happening. Think about it simple minds.

[@a-o-fraud3543]

Its because they complain too much at work

[@mandy1044]

Who complains to much at work??

[@ThistleRealm]

@@mandy1044 I've seen melanated women take on THE HEAVIEST WORK LOAD, THE MOST, every since I was a TODDLER, and getting paid the BARE MINIMUM compared to other groups. It's a behavior and mentality that has been inbred in us, passed down directly and indirectly one generation after the next since the enforced physical and mental enslavement. In my TRUE experience, it is white people, ESPECIALLY the women, who complain, AND complain about THE MOST MINOR issues, and yet are treated better and demand higher pay, while getting a lighter workload and are barely reprimanded for their inaccuracies.

[@mandy1044]

@@ThistleRealm Exactly!!!

[@mandy1044]

@@ThistleRealm I'm in healthcare I and 100% agree with everything you've mentioned. I am TRULY disgusted with "others" who continue to dismiss, degrade, and show little to no validation of BLACK WOMEN! I'm so TIRED physically, mentally, and emotionally. Black women ARE NOT LOOKED AT as traditional women. We are pretty much viewed as INHUMAN. Black women are suppose to show compassion and empathy towards women of all Races however when it comes to us we are completely disregarded. I'm learning now that my reparations as of now ( for me)...is Rest I will no longer cap for anyone especially those that do not cap for me. Enough is Enough

[@ThistleRealm]

@@mandy1044 I'm there with you! Absolutely not. When you said 'seen as inhumane'........lawd! I always say though....reap what you sow, and that isn't just a biblical phrase, it's a scientific one, as well.