How Returning To Work Is Triggering For Black & Brown Employees!
It's a privilege to go in work free of discrimination.
I celebrated my birthday within 24 hours George Floyd died. That night, among answering birthday texts, I opened up Twitter and saw “Minneapolis PD” trending. I clicked simply to watch Floyd pinned down, helpless. I switched the recording off, not able to look at the inevitable conclusion.
The following day, I required my computer in to the kitchen and logged into work. Unlike the majority of my colleagues, I welcomed working at home. I enjoyed getting out of bed later, putting on shorts all day long, but mostly I enjoyed a feeling of freedom home provided.
My roommates welcomed me in the kitchen area, visibly shaken through the video. I was baffled for words. I stomached watching the whole clip that morning, numb as Floyd lay l...