12760120, This is exactly right. Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Mon Mar-23-15 07:10 PM
Being a black man has not been an impediment to getting me within striking distance of were I want to be. But that last mile, that barrier, is very much a white boys club.
>As a black man, in an increasingly female and non black >industry - I stand out. If I'm good at all at my job and >reasonably charming/attractive .... > >I promote easy - ppl are looking for someone like me. Or at >least they have, however, the transition from the middle to >the top is getting rocky. > >I'm currently looking for ways to break into some of those >clubs that will ease my entry - but once you get here, it's >more than just volunteering or networking, the clubs are >invite only. You need access - that shit ain't easy.
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