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BBIB Episode #09 | Should Black People Work 10x Harder? | Ft. John, Sam and Toyin

RARA Education Project CIC Season 1 Episode 9

Should Black people have to work 10x harder than their white counter parts to get by in the world? Join us for our first-ever panel interview! This week we have not 1, not 2 but 3 brilliant guests joining us as we explore the perspectives of three inspiring black men on the subject of work ethic and the black experience in the workplace. Join Chiedza as she chats with John Akinwamide, Samuel Ikpeh, and Toyin Otubusin, who share their two cents on the importance of resilience, integrity and excellence at work. Providing valuable insights into how their experiences as first-generation immigrant sons have shaped their work ethic and determination to succeed, this episode is not to be missed! So click to watch PART ONE of this empowering discussion now!

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Chapters:

0:00 - Episode Introduction
0.55 - The Definition of "Work Ethic"
08:33 - Success and the fear of failure
14:14 - Black people should work harder
22:47 - Black People are Scrutinised More
23:59 - Black people have to work 10x harder
25:31 - The Black face in a white space
26:55 - The intersectionality of the Black experience
28:30 - Black and Asian students in the classroom
30:15 - At which point should we start working hard(er)?
32:00 - Work harder or work smarter?

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