Definitely. Whether we want to be or not, people outside of our race will look at our actions and apply them to stereotypes about our race. Unfortunately, it usually goes something like:
If you are succeeding and doing well you are the EXCEPTION to our race. It is like they are surprised to see it.
If you aren't performing well (Omarossa) you are REPRESENTATIVE of the norm (ie. all black women).
So, I try to be cognizant of that and do better than my counterparts all the while asserting my "blackness" if you will.
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