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What challenges face African Americans climbing the corporate ladder?
Racism and profiling. It’s a hard environment and we’re too trusting.
 Juan Tennyson
Political Operative
Roxbury
There’s a lot of discrimination. African Americans have to work harder than whites. It discourages a lot of people.
 Melixza Gonzalez
Program Associate
Randolph
Obviously, there’s a lot of fear of change. When you see people different from you coming up the ladder, you’re going to fear them.
 Matthew Bennett
Media Specialist
Watertown
First of all, we’re black. We don’t have the respect of our white colleagues. They don’t view us as being on their level. They think we’re beneath them.
 Nicole Venter
Receptionist
Dorchester
Losing their integrity. In order to obtain a position or keep it, there are certain things they sacrifice in terms of their values and morals. Look at the CEO of Merrill Lynch and the subprime scandal.
 Terry Turner
Fundraiser
Roxbury
You always face some form of prejudice. It’s a system where who you know matters and we don’t know people. We don’t have the same resources.
 Rehalio Henley
Restaurant Manager
Jamaica Plain