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

Jan 18, 2021

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THE ONLY BLACK GUY IN THE OFFICE

Why I Will Never, Ever Work on MLK Day

No matter what the workplace policy, I’ll be off somewhere lounging, celebrating an icon

Illustration: Michael Kennedy

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