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"""Thriving While Black"" sets out to explore the psychological and emotional consequences of being Black in corporate America. ""Ain't I an American?"" the famous words of Langston Hughes, is a question every Black person unwittingly asks themselves. The playing field for Whites and Blacks is not equal, whether in education, science and technology, life expectancy, earning, or social strata. Blacks have been discriminated against and excluded based on their skin color, which creates the question of what their place is in America.There exist persistent Black inequalities in the structural make up of America; inequalities not inherent due to the differences in the abilities of Whites and Blacks but instead, due to the differences in access to opportunities between the two groups.Black workers in corporate America have to grapple with racial microaggressions in the workplace, which often involves White workers assuming that their Black counterparts are intellectually inferior to them. Thus, Blacks are passed over when important decisions are being made because of the belief that they have nothing intellectual to bring to the table; a phenomenon that is an obstacle to the upward mobility of Blacks in different organizations.""Thriving While Black"" portrays that Blacks are Americans too and should not have to be seen as less and unequal! Their humanity should not be reduced to mere negative stereotypes. If America truly prides itself in diversity, there shouldn't be a forced need for Blacks to adopt mainstream White culture, hair styling, speech mannerisms, dress codes, etc., and neglect their own African-American identity just to fit into corporate America. The beauty of diversity is not gathering different and diverse people and trying to make them act the same way. Instead, it is bringing diverse people together and allowing their diversity to thrive. This is the focus of this book."

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Cori Williams MSW L.C.S.W is a graduate from the prestigious Boston University located in the heart of Boston Massachusetts. A multifaceted entrepreneur, Cori is the owner of Wilmore Marketing Consultants LLC. a Marketing Firm out of Atlanta Ga. offering Internet Marketing Solutions for consumers and business owners. In his latest endeavor as an Executive Life Coach, he is the founder of Quintessential Wellness Solutions LLC., a Family Therapy & Executive Life Coaching Practice and Co-Owner of B&M Enterprises which is a real estate investors Company. Before his entrepreneurial success, Williams worked in the Nonprofit industry for 12 years holding various leadership roles. In his career years, he assisted with establishing GED curriculum workshop for adult learners and facilitated numerous workshops for first-time fathers who struggle with maintaining consistency in the lives of their children and face social and emotional barriers which has prevented them from consistently engaging in the lives of their children in the urban communities. Having transitioned into the coaching industry, he takes it upon himself to wholeheartedly use his experience to serve people. As an Executive Life coach, he works with professionals and individuals to identify their strengths. Working with career professionals and business owners, Mr. Williams helps them identify their business strengths and weaknesses to propel these regardless of the industry they service. Furthermore, he assists them in identifying and executing solutions to their problems. He also works with them to rebuild their confidence, purpose and drive to succeed in life. With his experience, these clients can also overcome emotional barriers that has prevented them from creating the impact in life and their professional world, showcasing their natural capabilities. However, Mr. Williams finds his career paths to be abundantly rewarding and within his capabilities shares valuable experience to his clients. Whether in the corporate field, business, or wellness, he finds strength in seeing individuals thrive and living a life of purpose. Cori is inspired by the renowned Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Besides coaching and entrepreneurship, he has co-authored academic journals and wellness/reentry curriculums focusing on reducing recidivism within the urban communities. Mr. Williams has also partnered with many well-established business professionals offering Coaching courses on Mindset Shifting for the purpose of prepping aspiring investors and business startups in effort to assist individuals with beginning the process of starting generational wealth.

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