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In reply to the discussion: The murder of George Floyd has shown me I work with a lot of racists [View all]djacq
(1,634 posts)38. Got singled out because I'm Black amongst White coworkers.
Coworker called Floyd a dirtbag.
I defended Floyd.
Coworker Challenged to agree that Floyd was a dirtbag.
I disagreed.
Coworker told me, in front of other White coworkers, "You disagree because YOU'RE BLACK".
Reported coworker to the company.
Company response;
NO CORRECTIVE ACTION.
NO EXPLANATION
Prepare your daughter...
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bobbieinok
Jul 2020
#8
O8 primary fights at DU---had no idea so many 'progressives/liberals' were sexist or racist!!
bobbieinok
Jul 2020
#4
I have about 30 people banned on FB and most are because they are racists jerks. A lot of them
Maraya1969
Jul 2020
#6
My husband works for a major airline that is unionized and works with guys like that high school
kimbutgar
Jul 2020
#7
Mediocre white people. Their whiteness is the one thing they have "going" for them
Dream Girl
Jul 2020
#17