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Advertising

It’s time to stop sweeping racist behavior under the rug. Listen up as we pass the mic to BIPOC voices and unpack their experiences in the ad industry.

"This was an important teaching moment, and instead of learning how to navigate through these complex situations, we were taught to suck it up and grow a thicker skin because that’s just how the industry is."

Welcome To Advertising

"All the good opportunities were funneled towards the star European teams, then we, the only non-white creative duo, were assigned whatever projects they deemed were below them."

"I expressed myself multiple times to my team how I was failing under pressure, between the bullying and burn out. After my exit ..., they split my position into two different people. Both being white individuals."

Doing The Job of Two White People

“Each department would sit together; however, the 'random' seating arrangement placed me at the all-black table.”

Silence Speaks Volumes

“The room fell silent and I rushed to the bath to cry my eyes out. I didn't cry because she offended me. I cried because I did not know how to handle the rush of anger I felt. I did not have a safe outlet.”

Angry Black Woman

“A co-worker brought up a joke that was made behind closed doors about the traditional African clothing I would wear in the office.”

Elephant In The Room

“During one-on-one meetings with my then boss, she would ask me why I didn't smile.”

Welcome To Advertising

Doing The Job of Two White People

Silence Speaks Volumes

Angry Black Woman

Elephant In The Room