What To Do If You See Racism In Your Workplace

Speaking up against racism in the workplace is fraught with risk. Yet saying nothing at all only ensures that problems will continue unabated. Like so many hard conversations, it’s important to broach this potentially uncomfortable topic with a well-planned, intentional approach that takes into account a variety of factors, says Dana Brownlee, the founder and owner of Professionalism Matters, a corporate training and consulting company.“It’s hard to talk about racism,” she says. “We have a difficult history here … and people often feel defensive or guilty. Or they’re afraid they might say the wrong thing and be judged for it. There’s