As far as reading him stories, talking, working with him . . . . The drain on personal strength caused by racism takes a toll on African Americans and other people of color in their lives outside the workplace. Successful men and women of color are important role models in communities but only if they have the energy to participate actively in churches and other community organizations. Numerous focus group participants indicated that they told their families and friends about serious incidents of discrimination in employment. This spreads the knowledge and pain of discrimination through social networks and communities.
White racism has a negative impact on many people of color.
Our findings on African Americans parallel those in studies of Latinos in several cities. I have published quantities of quality research, have become a great teacher, been a good citizen. And, still, white colleagues not even close to my record make thousands of dollars more than I do. Knowing that whatever I do will earn no significant rewards demoralizes me. My biweekly paycheck is the insult responsible for my high blood pressure.