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How workplace “gray areas” can perpetuate racism
Oct 17, 2023

How workplace “gray areas” can perpetuate racism

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We're joined by Washington University's Adia Harvey Wingfield to hear how certain workplace dynamics allow racism to persist and how they can be addressed.

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Sociologist explains how the workplace can uphold racist practices

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Professor Adia Harvey Wingfield discusses how the gray areas of work can harm people of color.
Courtesy Harvey Wingfield

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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
Nick Esposito Media Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC
Lis Mahy Producer, BBC