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American Hairstory: Jessica's Werk Story

American Hairstory: Jessica's Werk Story

FromWerk Stories


American Hairstory: Jessica's Werk Story

FromWerk Stories

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Oct 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jessica joins us to talk about hair discrimination throughout her career in sales. Black women, in particular, have been targeted because of their hair since the beginning of the professional world. Even today, employers are getting away this form of discrimination whether it be over texture, style, color or length. Why is our hair still being used to determine our ability? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Oct 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (75)

Werk Stories is a place for women of color to share their experiences in the work place. We’re talking bias, equal pay, bad bosses, racist hiring practices, crazy things your coworkers have done and said to you…this is the safe place where you can tell these stories. Allies strongly encouraged to listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.