Cedrick Smith: “So the disruptive part for me is the white supremacy, the white supremacy, and the microaggression is the microaggression of outright racism, to be quite honest with you, that I’ve had to deal with and I think that’s what people don’t realize is what we’re bringing to the workplace before we even hit the door, before we even have to deal with some of the I want to say normal disruptive events that we all have.”
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Working While Black is the first in a two-part series about the challenge of working in a world where whiteness is supreme. And if you don’t know what that means, if that previous sentence put your teeth on edge, then this episode is probably one that you especially need to hear.
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“To Be Us: To Work” is a narrative shattering documentary that holds a mirror to the treatment of Black people in the workplace. This documentary features participants from a diverse class of professions and disciplines who share a common experience. Directed by Tosca Davis, Cedrick Smith and Terrance Thomas, for many participants, the time of filming was their first opportunity to name and vocalize their pain.
Each interview explores recurring themes of racism, misogynoir, retaliation, wrongful terminations, and discriminatory practices from employers. Running time: 90 minutes.
