THIS is a timely and necessary topic. Sexism, racism, religionism and all of the other “-ism’s” are not only illegal, but immoral. The arrival of President Obama has thrown many of America’s core bigots off. {Although mentally they were “off” anyway.} The presence of discrimination in the workplace is as old as the workplace. The big question is, what are you willing to sacrifice to change things? The constituion was written by and for white men. It’s the amendments and extended titles that offer class protections. However, to get the law enforced, someone may have to lose a job, a friend, maybe even a spouse! How seriously is change desired? Together, can we?!!!

On the other hand, we have to really ask how much of the treatment received is based on discrimination…and how much is based on poor performance, failure to comply with company policy, or reaction to laziness? Not every employer is discriminatory. Let’s be honest, some people are just lousy employees who want to get paid, but not work. THEY make it hard for everyone else. Race, gender, religion, disability, gender preference, ethnicity are all reasons to pay attention to treatment, but they are not justifications for incompetence.

Eventually, there will be NO primary race. There really is no majority now other than non-white. As people become empowered with education and understanding, the races will continue to mix and we will all be a blend of various hues, cultures and races…JUST LIKE OUR PRESIDENT!

Have I Said Enough?

How many of us have heard the sly racial comments from our co-workers but in the heat of the moment were quickly reminded of the utility bill that was due…and quickly calmed ourselves down in fear of losing our jobs. Every day I encounter some type of racism. If it isn’t the words from a sweet old white lady saying…”wow you speak so eloquently or you clean up so well.” Is she being genuine or has she sub come to her ignorance and her level of expectation for a young African American man such as myself and how I shouldn’t dress and act as I do….based off of the stereotype she has created in her mind!…Sometimes it makes me sick but I love the challenge of breaking every construct society has placed in my way of how I should act and how I should speak. Racism is an ancient way of society…It has become the norm and the way of life for many. Do we dwell on the fact that it exist or do we tie up our shoes and take each day a step at a time as we fight for social justice and equality. Racism will always exist in some shape form or fashion, I have accepted that, but what do you do?