Unveiling the Impact of Microaggressions: Navigating the Unseen Challenges

I showed up for my interview forty minutes before the start time. I was overqualified for the position, but in the long quest for a job I simply wanted to get my foot in the door. My dark skin and long dreads made me stand out in every crowd, especially in the professional sphere.I got called in for countless interviews but they always seemed to find a better candidate after seeing me. Instead of making me angry, it made me hungrier. They came out to call me for the interview and it was going well until the hiring manager asked, “ Is there any way for your hair to be neater?” the question itself was not racist but it revealed negative perceptions they had toward my dreads. Unkept. Unprofessional. Microaggressions represent a pervasive form of everyday discrimination that can have profound effects on individuals, particularly in the workplace and educational settings. <a href="https://medium.com/@veeay28/unveiling-the-impact-of-microaggressions-navigating-the-unseen-challenges-fc4662624a6c">Visit Now</a>