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We Thought You Been Knew Podcast

With the way that Black people are treated at work, it's no wonder Tommy never had a job. In this month's episode, we discuss the challenges that come along with being Black in the workplace. From questioning how our haircuts and speech patterns are perceived while interviewing, to being one of a few or the only Black person in a predominantly white working environment, there's a lot to unpack. Later, we watch Boots Riley's 2018 movie "Sorry to Bother You," and examine the concept of code switching at work, and what it takes to find success in a capitalist market that wasn't built for Black people.
Review: ‘Sorry to Bother You,’ but Can I Interest You in a Wild Dystopian Satire?
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/02/movies/sorry-to-bother-you-review-lakeith-stanfield.html
Sorry to Bother You gets everything right about the horrors of viral fame
https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/24/17604940/sorry-to-bother-you-capitalism-viral-fame-analysis-lakeith-stanfield-tessa-thompson