Is it Okay to Comment on my Black Colleague's New Hairstyle?
Dimensions of Diversity • 1m 13s
Understand why commenting on or complimenting a Black coworker’s hair can make them uncomfortable or feel alienated from the team. Consider the importance and benefits of focusing your interest and praise on your Black colleagues’ work performance, rather than their hairstyles.
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