Being black is feeling worried your name comes across as ethnic
Being black is making sure your hair is ‘appropriate’ for interview
Being black is being relieved your name doesn’t sound eccentric
Being black is second-guessing because your skin is still a darker hue
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Being black is getting the job by not being the real you
Being black is having to show absolute devotion
Being black is switching on ‘work Dami’ on cue
Being black is fighting to get that promotion
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Being black is being the only one that looks like you
Being black is mistaking you for another brown face
Being black is your excitement when a new sister comes through
Being black is you guys talking whilst others stare in the workplace
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Being black is finding out you got the job based on a quota
Being black is finding out your white work mate is being paid more
Being black is getting the brunt side of the team rota
Being black is being overworked more and more and more
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Being black is getting used to hearing comments about your food
Being black is always having to answer questions about your hair
Being black is accepting you’ll always be the one they try to exclude
Being black is knowing no matter how much you try, they’ll never treat you fair
Written by YES GURL
Illustrated by Francesca Mariama
Amazing as always✊🏿❤️