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Sometimes people don't recognize when and
how racial bias is expressed in our society

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and in day-to-day workplace interactions.

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Microaggressions tend to be the everyday,
subtle interactions or behaviors

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that communicate some sort of bias
toward another person or group.

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They can be intentional or unintentional

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and sometimes...

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even well-meaning.

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Microaggressions may be based
on socioeconomic status,

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disability, gender,
gender expression or identity,

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sexual orientation, race, ethnicity,
nationality, or religion.

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These short quips and snubs
communicate derogatory,

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negative, and even hostile racial messages
or assumptions to the receiver.

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Over time, these "small" insults become
a "big" problem in any organization

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because they damage relationships.

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Microaggressions contribute
to stereotyping,

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foster disrespectful language
and ultimately promote racism.

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When I look at you, I don't see color.

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You're Asian...
so, you've got to be good at math!

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You speak good English for a foreigner.

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Come on... there's only one race...
the human race.

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That's just so gay!

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I'm not racist.
I have several Black friends.

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Yah, but where are you really from?

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You don't look or sound urban.

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Everyone can succeed here.
You just have to work hard!

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Why do you have to be so loud?
Just calm down a bit.

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You people are always
complaining about something!

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Don't be such an Indian giver.

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We've all committed microaggressions
towards others intentionally or otherwise.

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And if that's the case,
we need to immediately own up to it...

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and apologize.

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We must actively hold
ourselves accountable.

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This means sometimes stepping out of our
comfort zones and getting comfortable with

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being uncomfortable.

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It means understanding what we
say and how we say it.

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And more importantly...

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how those words can impact others.

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It's important to remember
that we are all in this together.

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And working together against racism
is what it takes to create a positive,

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respectful, equitable
and inclusive workplace.