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Workplace Discrimination

When Tanya Warrants* got a plant supervisor job in Pittsburgh in the early 1980s, she was the first black female manager in her company. I experienced sexism and racism all the time, says the 59 year-old, who still works there. … Continue reading

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Change the World

‘One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.— Malala Yousafzai Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new … Continue reading

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The Mechanic

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Hair Confidence

once a former company I worked for wanted me to speak to their top executives, but only if I silk pressed my hair straight. I beautifully (and professionally) declined the invitation and sashayed away. However, it hurt deep down to … Continue reading

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Managing Your Career

I am a clinical social worker with enough acronyms behind my name to make a toddler feel like he is singing the alphabet song. I was recently invited to take part in a conversation titled “Managing Your Career In Your … Continue reading

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