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Post by smarywills on Jan 8, 2007 21:14:47 GMT -5
Lehman Brothers was hit with a discrimination lawsuit, in July 2006, based on an employee’s contention that she lost her job because she complained about offensive remarks made at work. Karen McDermott, aVP, complained to her superior about racist comments made by a speaker during a leadership-training event on May 18th. The offending comment made by the unidentified speaker was: "White people release the stress hormone, Cortisol, whenever they work with black people." After complaining to HR, Ms. McDermott was told not to “align herself” with another Black employee who they labeled as “negative.” Yes, they completely ignored the issue. After refusing to back down about her complaint, Ms. McDermott lost her six-figure job within one month. She filed a suit alleging discrimination. Here's my take: If White people have to release the stress hormone, Cortisol, when they have to deal with Blacks at work, what hormone are we releasing to deal with them everyday? Surely, we are producing some hormone, that is working overtime, in order to deal with racism and ignornace! Did Massa need Cortisol when he was sneaking into the slave quarters at night? Oh, that’s right. Rape rendered the need to release Cortisol unnecessary! S. Mary Wills theblackfactor.blogspot.comThe Black Factor is a useful resource for anyone who is Working While Black. The blog provides strategies for dealing with racially-based problems in the workplace, provides perspectives on workplace racism, and allows visitors to share experiences.Source: www.diversityinc.com
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Post by Blaque on Jan 9, 2007 13:45:10 GMT -5
I am constantly amazed at the audaciousness of white people. They really believe that they can say ANYTHING and nothing will be done about it.
Karen McDermott may have lost her job, but she will be blessed because she did the right thing.
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