Black Professional Conferences Are More Than Just a Big Ol’ Party
There’s a misconception going around that conventions like AfroTech are more play than work. Allow me to set the record straight.
The Only Black Guy in the Office
The Lesson in Being Laid Off
Losing your job sucks, but with it comes a rare opportunity for recalibration
A Toast to HBCU Homecoming, the Epicenter of Black Success
Being reunited with fellow alumni feels so good—especially now that my career has finally caught up to my ambition
Don’t Be the Last Person to Know Layoffs Are Coming
Forget “quiet quitting,” you really need to watch out for these telltale signs that heads are about to roll
Solving My Company’s Diversity Problem Is No Easy Task
My colleague was recruiting with good intentions—bless his heart—but he was blind to his biases. Turns out, I had some of my own, too.
‘Protect Black Women’ Applies in the Workplace, Too
How managers like myself can push back against marginalization in corporate settings
Is My Casual Attire Too Loose For Corner Office Consideration?
Why I’ve decided to code switch my workplace drip
It’s Officially Time to Cancel Forced Fun at Work
Trust, I have plenty of good times on the weekends. Can we not?
Remote Employees Returning to the Office Is a Flex
The wave of office reopenings is upon us. Surprise, surprise: I don’t hate it here.
The Workplace Happy Hour Is Dead
There must be a better way to facilitate fun in corporate America than getting employees wasted. Right?
Please Don’t Invite Me to Another Pointless Work Meeting
I never knew the importance of one-on-ones until I started running them myself
My New Direct Reports Are a Trip
A manager is only as good as their team — and mine is a mixed bag
My Pandemic-Era Promotion Presents Unexpected Challenges
New title. New money. Still Black.
Assimilation Is Inevitable for Black Professionals
I keep it realer than most while on the job, but there are limits to how freely I’ll speak around my co-workers
White People Should Have to Work on Juneteenth
America’s newest national holiday deserves exclusive access. Sorry not sorry.
Amateur Stock Trading Is Tanking My Job Performance
The first step to solving a problem is admitting that one exists. Unfortunately, I’m not quite there yet. Turns out, there’s little time for self-reflection when your workdays consist of meticulously surveilling charts, Reddit forums, and investor corners of social media to make shrewd purchases and sales of
I’d Rather Quit My Job Than Return to the Office
After more than a year of WFH, I can’t imagine it any other way
Black Employees Are Diversity Ambassadors By Default
I’ve accepted this fact and figured out how to use my powers for good
Sleeping on the Job Is the Best Thing About WFH
As offices reopen, saying goodbye to the mid-workday nap might be the hardest
I May Not Qualify for the Stimulus Check, but I Still Could Use It
Stimmy envy is too real
Why I Miss Working for a Black Company
Once upon a time, I wasn’t the only Black guy in the office
What the Unpaid Internship Debate Overlooks — From a Former Unpaid Intern
Yes, they’re basically indentured servitude, but that doesn’t mean we should shame students who pursue them
The Survivor’s Guilt When Black Co-Workers Leave the Job
Sure, you wish them well-but navigating the aftershocks is tricky at non-diverse companies
The Challenge of Hiring Anti-Racist Employees
My interviews these days have a few more curveballs
What a Year Writing About Being Black in Corporate America Taught Me About Race
When keeping it real goes right
The Mental Gymnastics of a Virtual Job Interview Are Hard to Land
You may not be in person, but you’ve still gotta come correct
Coworkers, Please Don’t Make Black History Month Weird This Year
And forward this to the whole damn company while you’re at it
Don’t Let Me Hear You Say an HBCU Education Didn’t Prepare Me
Kamala Harris’ appointment to Madam Vice President hits differently for Black college grads like me
Why I Will Never, Ever Work on MLK Day
No matter what the workplace policy, I’ll be off somewhere lounging, celebrating an icon
My Love-Hate Relationship With LinkedIn
For every pro on the career-focused social networking platform, there’s a con