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The Only Black Guy In the Office
The Only Black Guy In the Office

Oct 25, 2021

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The Only Black Guy in the Office

My Pandemic-Era Promotion Presents Unexpected Challenges

New title. New money. Still Black.

Illustration: Michael Kennedy

Update 6/7/22: Level has a new home. You can read this article and other new articles by visiting LEVELMAN.com.

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