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

Mar 1, 2021

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THE ONLY BLACK GUY IN THE OFFICE

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

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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