We Need A Black Woman In Charge

We Need A Black Woman In Charge

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Is Kamala Harris Tough Enough To Be President?

Is Kamala Harris Tough Enough To Be President?

And why you should not let her smile and laughter fool you

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Zuri Stevens
Aug 23, 2024
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A few months ago, during a job interview, I was told I didn’t stand a chance of landing the role because I smiled too much. The organization looking to hire a new head of external affairs found my smile, laughter, and joy disturbing, so despite being well-qualified for the job, I didn’t get it. At first, I thought they were making excuses for not hiring…

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