According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 46.3 million Black people currently living in America with about 54.6 percent of Black people employed or seeking employment. That's quite a few different perspectives in a variety of industries and functional areas, however, as Black people, we share at least some similarities in our experiences while working. Whether you're driving Uber or working at a Fortune 500 company, I'm sure that you or a friend might have encountered some of these situations. What are some situations that you'd add to the list?

When you change your weave over the weekend and Billy asks on Monday how did it get so long…

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When you are mistaken for the other Black person…who you don’t 'eem look like…

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When you and the other Black person(s) are having an inside joke and Jessica wants to know what’s going on…

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When you’re concerned about another injustice happening to a Black body and they’re talking about Game of Thrones…

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When you’re in a meeting that could’ve been an email and you really want to smack some folks around, but you know MLK didn’t die for this…

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When you’re asked to teach the team the new dance craze (Milly Rock, Chicken Noodle soup, Whip and Nay-Nay)…

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When you’re having the diversity training and someone asks about your origin and you explain slavery… giphy (15)

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When you can’t make a reference to Black movies (The Wood, Player’s Club, or Love and Basketball) because your co-workers ain't see em…

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When your co-workers ask if it’s okay for them to say the “N-word” when they hear it in a song… giphy (10)

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When you come to work wearing pro-Black clothing or accessories and your coworkers are befuddled… giphy (13)

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