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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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