Yeah can’t recognize them

Heck ya

SOME OF THESE ANSWERS

And you will have a chance to hear, we want to hear from you!

heck yeahhh

I'm really trying to catch up here.

you're all valid!!

jason :)

mia :)

my buddy RSVP’d and got kicked out

private message me his name!

im trying so hard

It's good to be aware though, that's why we are here!

woooo

Yaaaaa boi!

No

These are experiences from our own students. Not made up.

Thank you all for sharing these with us.

^

We also learned that “White males are hired based on potential, Black males are hired based on demonstrated accomplishments.” This means that a degree and two internships for a white male, would not get you as far if you were a Black male. You’d have to have two degrees and three internships just to compete. Why do we think that is? (internalized and systematic racism meaning that the bias has gone on for so long that it is integrated in the systems we know of today, without people even being aware of it.)

What are ways we can close this gap?

EEOC...

How would you feel in this type of work environment in the future?

Thanks for sharing!

Question: What privileges, other than race, can you think of that help people to “get in the door”?

Feel free to use chat

Gender expression and gender identity

^^ definitely

Nepotism

To build on what Michelle said, full transparency, I definitely grew out my hair this year to help with my "universally accepted" appeal and be straight passing.

Code-switching is the term for what you are both sharing

Thank you to everyone who shared! Very interesting

that’s a new term! thank you!

something to research!

Definitely colorism!

great point Briana!

Most definitely Briana.

Nepotism was a good one too!^

you feel like you dont have an identity!

same

It is rooted in slavery - lighter = "more White", or potentially 'White passing'.

good point Dr.D

There is a great documentary about this called "Dark girls". May be on Netflix.

Great point Madison!

So, in summary I heard: Gender, Race, Wealth, Colorism, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Ability, Language, Ethnicity

Yes, great discussion all!!

Thank you everybody!!

Dark Girls is on Amazon Prime!

period

Don’t Touch My Hair - Solange

Many times it is unintentional, but this does not mean not hurtful.

Thanks for sharing Alondra!

I’ll be honest I didn’t grow up with a lot of black people so when I was around them I did ask if I could touch their hair because it was unique and thought it was pretty. But growing up and no one telling you any different you don’t learn what is appropriate and not

I used to let people touch my hair because I thought it was normal. It’s hard when you don’t know what’s appropriate growing up.

My Grandmother always used to say "when you know better, you do better". And that's why we're all here talking!

^ i love that. thank you for sharing Dr. D.!

Reflecting on your past experiences can help you identify micro aggression you might have experienced that you didn’t realize at the time or recognize privileges you have.

^^^^

<3

You all did SUCH an amazing job!

Thank you!!

Such a great meeting! Very well done!!!!

Y’all are awesome!!

thank you guys, you guys did great!!

Agreed! I learned so much, what a great event

thank you so much everyone!! you all did an amazing job :))

Thank you so much! I learned so much and I can’t wait to continue learning this week and beyond!!

Thank you guys!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! This was an awesome conversation

Thank you! :)

thank you!

Thank you all!

If someone were to compliment your hair (if they say they think it's beautiful or something), would that bother you at all?

So informative and well put together!! Thank you!!

Thank you all for coming we appreciate y'all

Thank you!!

Thank you!

amazing meeting! Thank you guys so much for creating this space to share!!

Thank you!

Thank you NSMH for hosting! and everyone for sharing!

Thank you guys!!! You all did so good :)

Thank you NSMH and Dr. D!

Thank You

WOOHOOO THANK YOU! GREAT JOBN NSMH

GREAT JOB BRYLYNN!!!

Thank you!!!

Thank you all! This was awesome!

thank you so much! This was an amazing experience to learn :)

Complimenting hair wouldn’t be offensive :)

thank you! great job yall!

anyone want to say something they’ve learned?

Cultural appreciation vs cultural appropriation

yes ^^^

Amazing job NSMH and the all of the presenters! You all did a fantastic job :) Thank you for the wonderful presentation!

Also, please don't just touch someone's hair.

I didn't know that Bry.

I am learning lots too.

Hi katherin!

NSMH is the place to be

WELCOME!

I'm glad we're going to tackle the whole A-day/B-day dress (in regard to gender-norms and expression) and redefining it. Self-expression is bizarre when we're trying to fit into this corporate box as to what's professional and not but (^: down with the hard lines

good point!

I have to head out but really amazing job, thank you for teaching us so much!

If you haven't "The Social Network" is a MUST watch - it discusses exactly what Nikki is talking about.

Leanna Mae, intesting poing

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I have to leave now, but this has been an amazing discussion! thank you all so much!!

Actually, it's called "The Social Dilemma"

Bye Briana!! Thank you for sharing

I think it also depends on which company you want to work for...

Each will have different expectations, you have to find your "FIT"

dr d exposing us

Surrounding yourselves with people who you can have genuine discussions about these topics without criticism is SO important!!

It’s nice to acknowledge and recognize it, in order to understand it better.

Thank you for creating such a safe, welcoming, and open space!!

Thank you! You were all a part of creating it as well, virtual hugs all around!

Thanks for the free therapy guys :)

Thank you for being open Lexi!!

Good points good points. Ease of access in fitting the norm versus the freedom of individualism hmm, but I am hopeful to find my fit with a company that's open <3

big heart eyes for all of you

I have to go but thank you all for such a great event!

I hope you guys have a good day thank you for the great event!!

Thank you Elena and Isabel!!

Thank you guys for putting on this great event - have to go do some hw, have a great rest of your day!

thanks chris!

Me too Leanna, honestly I might be too picky in who I want to work for lol

Thank you!

thank you! <3