DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DENTAL HYGIENIST IN ATL , DISCRIMINATION AND RACISM , DID I QUIT?
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The doctor should have definitely stood up for you. I'm tired of black women being discriminated against despite being qualified. Its disgusting. I'm really sorry for what happened to you.
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👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🗣🗣🗣 Me too!
I am a black male pediatric nurse and family members always question my education. It's so offensive even black patients I be like really why would you come to the hospital if.you wanted to choose who.take care of u, call your primary care physician
If I as a black women come into any establishment and find out I’m getting serviced by another black queen I’d be feeling like I won the lottery.
Same
Ok! Same 🖤
Say that. I feel so much better when I see one of my sisters somewhere. Truthfully, honestly
Exactly! I love when I get to be seen by a brother or a sister
The same
It's worse because the patient is black... that's literally an identity issue. And she's projecting whatever issues she has in her self . Thank you for sharing
Absolutely right. Socially identifying wit idea that are full of ignorance
I'm a nurse and it happens alot. I have stories for days.
Idgaf what race you are, if I come in for a service and you don’t walk and talk with absolute certainty of your skill and what you can achieve AS WELL as your coworkers’ assumptions of your capabilities, I’ll ask for someone else or come in another day to save them the embarrassment. Discrimination is real, yes, and it sucks. But when it comes to putting your trust in another, it’s important that you feel comfortable. I’m not gonna automatically assume every black queen or king knows their shit, and I’m not gonna automatically assume that they barely made it into their profession. It’s all about your comfortability and how they carry themselves as well. Personally, I’m the type to never let a newbie mess with my health. They can stand and watch from a corner but that’s it, no matter if it’s big or small. How we speak shouldn’t determine our character but at the end of the day it does. You never know. People watch and listen while waiting for their appointments, and they remember the little things that they don’t like, or trust..and are quick to not let that doubt enter the room with them as best as they know how. Now, I think she’s amazing, but I probably wouldn’t have let her work on me. I would’ve been polite about it and not bring up personal dislikes or “reasons” other than that as a customer/client, it comes down to your decision and wants. Now, in this day I’m sure we’ve all encountered those “uncle ruckus” type of individuals. We’re not all automatically proud of each other just because we’re black. And we’re not all “black” just because we aren’t white. We all have preferences and it sucks that you experienced that but it definitely won’t be your last. Just keep walking and speaking with confidence and assurance...( not that “period” bullshit, REAL CONFIDENCE in yourself and capabilities), you got this girl!🖤
@@kevapickens3955 oh my goodness.🤔That is so wrong.
Oh wow! The patient is black??? I just read the title and assumed the patient was a non-black person. Wow!
Tajah!! I am an HR Manager and you NEED to file a complaint!! If not to the Dentistry Board than at LEAST the EEOC! You know your worth and your next job is going to be 1,000x more special and meant to be. Keep your head up.
The doctor definitely did not handle that well. She acted out of fear instead of love. Whether it was fear of losing money or fear of some sort of retribution from the patient, I don’t know, but you deserve better.
@Sandra T what..
Who is the Dr in Atlanta??? That's not okay
I can’t believe the patient got their way... not okay. She shoulda been dismissed outta there IMMEDIATELY
do you know why she quit her last job?
@@lc8393 she wanted to move to Atlanta she used to live in north Carolina
Agreed.
I’m a black hygienist in Toronto. There’s very few black hygienist. Some get thrown off after seeing me but after the appointment they don’t want to see anyone else... I’m be like yup that’s what I thought 🙄💅🏾
Lol
It depends where you live here in D.C. It's mostly all black hygienist
@@liquidgold8113 wow, I would love that!
😂😂😂 lol this comment made my day !!! 👌🏾
my dentist is in cleveland, everyone there is black 😊
Sis report that doctor too. Stand up for the next black girl/woman who may go through it with that doctor. Report her to the board.
That doctor clearly didn't care.
Doctors already make so much money. No point in being greedy.
Right! Also should have given the name of the practice. In her field it won’t stop her from getting positions.
@@Gaia007 seriously ! I feel like in a sense it's protecting the doctor. You're not slandering her or anything. Call them assholes out.
The patient should have been dismissed.
I agree with everything except doctors make too much money....no they are appropriately compensated for their time sacrifice and efforts
@@kjohnson8483 I'm going to have to disagree to an extent. Have you ever had a doctor that only spends 15 minutes with you and doesn't hear out your concerns or anything? They always seem rushed? I definitely have thus making me feel those doctors are overpaid. Now, those who sit and listen and answer all questions, they're compensated appropriately.
I work at Target and sometime black women can be the most ignorant towards me. I’m a black woman as well but the hate from my own just blows my mind. Rude, ignorant and disrespectful. I can’t understand it. I guess it’s just pure self hate.
I would bet anything that these rude, ignorant and disrespectful customers treat everyone they meet the same way. Some people are just miserable human beings.
@@RG-hf4et so true.
Girl sameeeee, I be so confused😂😂😂
I work at Dollar Tree and I can relate 100%, and they always act that way UNPROVOKED! Like sometimes you don’t even say a word yet and they just rude and I’m like wtf did I do🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@Sweetiebit right! Like who pissed in your Cheerios ma’am? 😂
The doctor’s response was straight up disgusting. “I’m sorry that you feel that way”? Absolutely not. I would’ve quit too.
The fact that she said “I apologize that you feel this way” was a clear indication that she saw nothing wrong with that patient’s actions and that is unacceptable. Her reply basically was a dismissal in itself. Glad you made the decision to leave.
Being a manager at a dental practice, WE DO NOT TOLERATE RACISM. We always dismiss racist patients, no questions asked, bye!
I know that’s right
I’m literally the only black person who works in my office and this is a MAJOR fear of mine. For some reason my skin colour makes me very uncomfortable not because i hate it but because i know it can be used as a weapon against me. So sorry this happened to you girl, the self hate is real. When POC visit my office i go out of my way to try to be the one to provide the service because i know not many providers go above and beyond for them.
Yes and I do the same! Keep your head up and when they try to make slick comments or shady questions like about our hair/ culture, read them with class, you’re a queen 👸🏾 But I’ve been there
WOW This is Terrible WOW SMHO
Living in Idaho I can confirm just stepping out of the house is awkward
I totally understand this! Out of my work group I'm usually I'm the only black woman and this is so relatable. Usually after working with me they are telling me how sweet, thoughtful and cool I am. Yes, but what were your experiences before this or your bias prior working with me or a black person?
I’m an RDH in Texas and this happened at my old office, but it was a white lady! I’ve even had a white male patient to basically tell me that I didn’t have to “fake my professional voice” with him...mind you I was literally talking to him in a normal tone, the same tone I use for EVERYONE. But, bc I’m black he expected me to sound a certain way. And don’t get me started on patients expressing their political views and opinions on BLM🤦🏾♀️ thankfully, my current doctor doesn’t tolerate it! stay encouraged! ✨✨
Disagreeing with blm doesnt mean they dont like black people.
@@candyluna2929 why would they feel obligated to point it out to a complete stranger in a health facility or professional setting. It's not about disagreeing with BLM.
@@U_Ozone 🗣🗣🗣💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 That part!!! Tell em' let's, stick to these teeth or lack thereof, please and thank you!!💯
Stop blaming the media, blm,TV and other race of people. We do it to ourselves .When majority of us big up baby mommies instead of wifes, obese and thick aka (fat) chicks instead of in shape or athletic chicks, weave instead of natural or real hair, tattoos instead of clean skin, bad attitude instead of nice friendly attitude. I can go on. The ones that are good stay quiet while the ratchet and thots speak loud.Please do me a favor and look in the mirror bc it start with us.
@@imlistening3689 ALL women have weight issues and their are white babie mommas and its on a rise at over 35% and a lot of white women are fat too🙄 and the same for other races I see fat Indian woman and etc
She just mad jealousy maybe in her life she wishes she had your beauty, your grace, your upbeat personality, literally some black women out their are jealous to see other black women happy because they think some have it easier. Then again she might just be brainwashed to the core.
yes ! The jealousy and hate among black women is very very real and so disappointing, I have to pick my female friends very carefully for this reason.
That’s EXACTLY what that “look up & down” meant when she entered the room. How do u go to a dental office where the OWNER IS A WOMAN OF COLOR, but don’t want a WOMAN OF COLOR to seeing u?
Can any1 explain that logic to me?🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
I am so sorry that happened sis. People really don’t understand that racism and discrimination is loud and quiet. That patient who said she didn’t want your services because of the color of your skin is just as bad as your boss not speaking up and letting her know that is wrong. I am so happy that you prayed and left because you worth way more than that office. Wishing the best for you. God always closes one door to open up a better one. Keep thriving sis❤️ Love your videos
Thanks sis! God is working 🙏🏾 I’m not worried
I'm going to say this but some white people love when black folks go against each other. Especially in a workplace environment.
100% the dentist was wrong. The dentist honestly shouldn’t be able to practice. YES, it’s that serious. That’s the least that should happen. You condoning that kind of behavior in a healthcare office is inhuman. Karma is real, so whatever energy you put out in the world is going to come back to you tenfold. With that being said, I know you are going to flourish Tajah. Keep your head up sis. 💕
I’m w/ the HR Supervisor that left a previous comment. She should really file a complaint w/ the proper people, bcuz if she allows this type of prejudiced happen in her practice what else is she allowing to happen?
My employer in Atlanta don’t play that. Once a patient utter anything racist they can no longer be a patient anymore... and we’re big big... like our Navy Blue is all around Atlanta.
Same here, I work for a huge hospitality company and once had a client request I be removed from their account because “black women always have attitudes”. My Director said absolutely not, you can work with her or take your business elsewhere. I was so upset and embarrassed even though I hadn’t done anything. Thank God for being apart of a company that is ride or die for their employees.
@@daintystar1 I’m sorry that happened to you babes. I’m glad your employer stood up for you because you’re right, you did absolutely nothing wrong 😌❤️
Thank God I am hearing this
The provider should have refused to see her as a pt. Sorry!!! The fact that she was black is extra insulting.The doctor could have handled it better and now has set an example of not protecting her employee. I agree with your decision to resign.
Omg this is so crazy but I’m a dental assistant and I once had this older black woman as a patient and when I went to the waiting room and called her name I swear JUST like you said... the looked me HEAD TO TOE and did not budge. I looked down at my chart to make sure I had said her name correctly and called her name again. This time she literally sat there for at least 10 seconds before she got out of her seat, looked me dead in the eye and gave me the HARDEST eye roll. The ABSOLUTE rudest patient I had ever encountered. I could not for the life of me understand why she had acted that way toward me until I was much older and realized sometimes your worst enemy can be someone that looks exactly like you. But I still love and support all black people. I just realize now that all skinfolk ain’t kinfolk. God bless you girl and keep doing you.
I've experienced this too at my current job. I work at a career center, and I've watched several customers refuse my help or assume that I'm unqualified for my position. One black girl couldn't perform a simple task on the computer but refused my help when I offered to assist her. She waited for my white coworker to return from her lunch break. I wanted to tell her, "Well if you would get off your a** and get educated yourself instead of sitting in that chair applying for food stamps, then maybe you'd realize that there are plenty of beautiful black women out here who are educated professionals"
Some of them are very jealous for whatever reason.
Ashley Anderson
What state do you live in?
I have a couple of questions regarding becoming a dental assistant.
This has happened to me as a nurse and it was another black woman and her black family. It was so bad I almost cried at work. I felt so bad because I legit treated that woman like I would treat my own family. Some of the white nurses were being kinda disrespectful towards the patient's family (the family was always so loud in the room and they were not complying with the hospital's visitation policies). The patient and her family were also "racist" towards my hispanic co-worker so they asked me to go take care of her since I was black. They thought it would help but hell no! She did the same to me too. It was that bad.
I hate when places of work place us with other Black people they don't want to deal with simply because we're Black. I'm no longer in education but I got placed in a classroom with a black student no one wanted to deal with. Turns out he was so easy to deal with. It was just their prejudice that painted him as difficult. I guess it was good he got me instead of a racist employee.
My mom (Dental Assistant) and I (Nurse) have both dealt with situations similar to yours. However, our jobs had our back. It’s unfortunate that job didn’t have yours.. I’m glad you didn’t return... The LORD will BLESS YOU with something BETTER ❤️✨
Thanks my love ! Glad your job backed you up that’s how it should be ❤️
"I apologize that you feel this way." Giiiirl that is not an apology.
Exactly
This video has come at such a perfect time. I am a waitress and I just quit my job last night because a customer was continuously being rude and complaining about food and my manger looked to me and said “It’s because you’re not pretty enough” and tried to say it was a joke. I felt uneasy about the situation but I know I made the right choice for standing up for myself🙏🏼 Know your worth ladies
The nerve of that manager smh I’m glad you left girl , you deserve better than that 🙏🏾
God has bigger plans for you, don't give up, they want to try and devalue us because they know that we are kings and queens but doing it to each other as one race hurts, but don't give up.
That is disgusting and I’m sorry you had to experience that
This brought me to tears but tears of anger.... it's not me and I am pissed. I agree your employer should have asked her to leave your business
Although I fully understand where you are coming from being a server myself but sometimes quitting right a way isn’t always the best option if you have bills and rent to pay.
That sign from God revealed a lot about that Doctor and her office. Her response was very revealing also. I’m proud of you!
She tried to pacify the situation by telling her story but honestly, she was about her office's reputation over her employee's integrity. You made the right choice because that would have been a regular thing I promise you. Better is already here love.
Many times I’ve been the only black nurse in my work space. Each and every time I’ve been targeted. They did everything to try to destroy me. I have stories for days! So proud of you Taj💕
Omg ! Whyyy I will never get it and it breaks my heart because we got into the healthcare to help and take care of patients , racism is everywhere and some ppl are ignorant and disgusting. Keep your head up Queen ! Always
I had this same thing happen to me. I’m 30 years old and have been in the field for almost sixteen years. It has happened so many times to me. As a manager it’s even more heightened. I’ve had patients say oh YOURE the manager? I’ve had doctors encourage the behavior and I did the same thing. I’ve learned that sometimes silence speaks louder than people realize. You are your advocate. The Lord wanted this to happen because look you voiced your authority, spoke your worth and let them know that you are not the one. This is the most empowering video you’ve done. You have no idea how many people will stand up just based on the strength of your example. We are always cheering you on right on the sidelines! 😘
Thank you girl ! This situation hurts a lot , like you said I think I went through this for a reason , because I have this platform to shine the light on it ! It’s so sad that this is happening everyday and people allow it ! On to bigger better things , I’m glad I left that !
Defiantly happy you stood up for yourself. What I noticed is just because it had a beautiful interior doesn't mean that it is a place that is safe for all people. I'm sorry that happened to you and honestly it is their loss. From the look of it the doctor values money over her staff/ morality. To be in a place like that would be detrimental to your mental health and your peace.
You will get a better job with non racist individuals and make more. I'm manifesting it for you. All love and positivity your way!!
Girl you basically laid it all out ! Yes the place was more modern and had a beautiful interior like you said but it carried so much of stress and mental peace is the most important to me , they can miss me with that ! On to something bigger and better ! Ouf
I swear, people are so backwards. Seeing a black person be my nurse, doctor, teacher, bus driver etc makes me even more comfortable & relieved because they are black just like me! And the doctor's reply to your text was just insensitive.
IKR COMFORTABLE IN THE COMPLETEST SENSE
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I'm like 50/50 because sometimes this situation can happen in reverse... Example: You go to a blk doctor and they be like racists against their own...
Why can't everyone just be normal/kind to one another. Good Lord!!
Her response to you was so disappointing. The way she handled that situation just shows that she’s allowing that type of behavior in her office.
A FUCKING QUEEN. so inspiring! as a future black hygienist--i will never allow this to happen to me either. "I apologize that you feel this way". she's a sick individual. you have a business + a youtube bag (i watch all your ads to make sure of it ☺) and you're in a career with alot of options. congrats on your liberation! loved this!
Thank you Sis ❤️👸🏾 Don’t ever fall for anything like this! Thanks for supporting me love
As a future black male dentist, hearing this is absolutely terrible. However, I knew coming in, this is going to be part of the job and it is up to us how we deal with it/correct it. Racism in medicine is REAL.
@@gman345ish period! It’s up to us how we deal with it and correct it. Tajah did the right thing! Even taking a step further and leaving a review ❤️🎉
Yes! I love a Queen who stands on what she believes in!
I’m so glad to see an Haitian girl like me stand up for herself. We are all valuables. God will put you somewhere that will see you for what you worth. Stay safe and be blessed.
Yes he will ! Oh he doesn’t make mistakes babe 🙏🏾❤️
People can be disgusting, Keep being the amazing provider you are. As a Mexican hygienist I used to feel like I didn’t belong in the field. Now 3 years later I will not allow a patient to make me feel uncomfortable. I am here for the patient and to help them with their health. If they do not want to see me they can fine another office. You are amazing for standing up for yourself, your practice lost an amazing provider. Stay strong !
Thank you girl ❤️ yes to standing up for yourself 🔑 always
It’s admirable when black women stand up for themselves, know their worth and enforce their boundaries in a country where we’re constantly being put down and being look down upon. We love you so much for this 💖 you’ll be rewarded in a much better environment where they can see and value you
Omg!! I’m in dental Hygiene school in California (I’m originally from Texas) . I have had such a horrible time in School Being the only magical black girl in the entire program.. I have gotten “snooty black bitch” sticky notes placed on my car I’ve even had teachers to throw my papers at me. Even when recruiting patients there was one of the many who looked me up and down and said “oh they are letting y’all clean teeth now”.. and the patients have treated me horrible I have one patient rolling his eyes at me acting like he didn’t even want me touching him when I was taking his x-rays.. i’ve been trying to become a hygienist for a long time and now I’m here I sometimes question myself or if I chose the right field.. it’s hurtful extremely hurtful especially when you give it your all and you’re actually good at what you do.. I appreciate your video I’ve been following you for a long time
I’m in my last month of completing Dental hygiene school and I’m so scared because of the way I’ve been treated by classmates and teachers and the patients..
It’s sad to say I only want to work in communities where people look just like me.
Keep going with your head high and don't let anyone stop you. Those Teachers and those Students that put those sticky noted on your car will have to answer to that. Stay Strong!!!!!
Its sad and very frustrating to see and hear of these things going on in the US in this day and age 😧 Keep going for your dreams and do not let let those ridiculous people get to you! I also hope to work closely with black people and other minorities in healthcare some day. Us black women need to stick together if anything.
Sorry to hear what your going through.. sometimes i say, "you may need to be around people that look like you", sad but true
😯 so sorry, use what you’ve learned and be great at it! They’ll come asking for you believe me, I know!
Wow this is so depressing reading this. I’m sorry you went though this boo!! 😭
Bruh she didn’t care... her response was so brief.
That’s the worst part ...
It’s the “you feel that way” for me! Yuck. Smh
You said it perfectly & I always give assistants that advice. When you go for your interview or in office shadow - always always always interview your provider & watch the staff. I’ve declined offers do to the way their office was ran. I’m so happy you stood up for your self - good for you mama. ♥️
I’m a dental hygienist myself and you should definitely report that dentist to his/her college. The doctor is not allowed to be doing that and you should not let her get away with that. Ridiculous behaviour
Big facts!!
This is why as a Black woman who too faced racism in my field, why I made sure that my primary care doctor, gynecologist, accountant, realtor dentist, therapist are Black Women. PERIODT
Cicely Tyson moment just took my heart RIP QUEEN
The patient is black whatttt are you kidding me thats crazy i thought that tha she was ana old white lady 🤔
Hold up... The patient doesn't want to see a black hygienist yet she's also black...? Wow, the self hate is real. Also, what kind of response is "I apologize that you feel this way", show some backbone!
And what’s stupid is.....you’re a PATIENT and you’re trying to downgrade someone who has training and a DEGREE(s) in the practice. Black or not.....how you think she got there??? Is her training and expertise somehow inadequate because of her skin color??? No. Are YOU a qualified hygienist??? No 🙄🙄 Ridiculous.
well you are pretty and well spoken.. and have pretty hair, girl she was just a mad hater.
I apologise that you feel that way = I'm sorry you feel punched. It's shirking off the responsibility of what they've done, yet apologising so they can appear like they were responsible and now people will not be able to tell them off for not apologising.
Then again, I have someone near and dear to me that had a habit of framing their apologies this way so it was really hurtful until I found the right way to explain to them why it was so.
When someone starts off an apology w/ “I’m sorry that I feel this way, BUT”, u know they’re really not sorry! There’s no “IF’s &/or BUTs” in a sincere apology.
Also they’re not apologizing for ACT, but just how u took it. That’s what “I’m sorry if I feel this way” means! Such COWARDICE! 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
I'm a Hygienist and a Black woman who also gets plenty of hate from Black women patients. its really sad and I've been in the business for 40 yrs and a Hygienist for 20
As a white female dentist who started out in hygiene that has my own solo practice, I was horrified by the way your boss handled this. I was also extremely surprised, no shocked, that the patient was black. I had no idea black people discriminated against their own race. The dentist should have said "I'm sorry but we do not allow discrimination here. I am sorry but you will have to go elsewhere." There would not have been a 5 minute discussion with the patient. It would have taken me 30 seconds to say goodbye to that patient.The dentist should have had your back and you are right, if she doesn't have your back now, she never will. You were right to leave. ... I can understand that patients have favorite hygienists just like hairdressers. That is completely different so future hygienists, be prepared for that anywhere there are multiple hygienists that patients will prefer one hygienist over another.........Another point I need to make is your saying that there is "discrimination in healthcare".... No, there is discrimination everywhere. It is not limited to your situation, to dentistry, or to healthcare............How are you going to handle future interviews? Are you going to bring this topic up and ask how the dentist will handle it? I think it would be a good idea to let the hiring person know up front that you need to be in an office that is supportive of their employees.........There is nothing anyone can do about patients like this. It is how the boss handled the situation that makes the difference. I am very sorry you experienced this. This situation would have never happened in my office.
Well said.
@@ieeshamack Thank you. I wish I didn't have to say it. This topic made me sick to my stomach. It should have never happened. Why do people have to be like that rotten patient? And why didn't the dentist act appropriately? I will never understand. Smh.......
@@RG-hf4et it’s very sad.... All you we can do is pray for them.
Thanks for leaving that positive feedback!
Thank you. Well said. Well spoken.
I would of been proud to see Tajah walk into my room. We barely see black hygienists. That lady will definitely get her karma.
Wait a damn minute. And the patient was black!? Why did did the doctor even allow that? The doc should have definitely defended you. This makes me want to gouge that patient with my Nevi 1 lmaoo
Girlllll!! Yes the patient was black and that made it worse for me , felt like a betrayal
I am confused af ! How you racist against someone who looks Like YOU !? Im really perplexed .
You can’t be racist towards your own people. But you can be prejudice/ bigot towards your own!
@@miissjae11 Because you can’t be racist towards your own kind, maybe prejudice/ bigot.
Cortez Miller it still makes absolutely NO sense
“ I apologize that you felt that way.” IS NOT AN APOLOGY!!!! I’m proud of you for standing up for yourself. Better is ahead. You set the tone for how you get respected and let this be a lesson for healthcare providers to always protect their staff against stuff like this.
HER RESPONSE WAS DISGUSTING 🤮. PLEASE TELL ON HERRRR . YOU JUST GAINED A NEW SUBBIE BECAUSE OF WHAT YOU STAND FOR !! I am proud that you stood for yourself & I pray I do the same if something like that happens to me
Taj, this was the first time I have ever viewed one of your videos. I have been a dental hygienist for 37 years and I applaude you for standing up for yourself! You have such a positive attitude, you are smart, and classy. That dentist has no idea what a great person and employee she has lost. You are better off working where your employer appreciates you and respects you. Best of luck with your next job!!
Your doctor should have told her to find another office
Black people we need to get it together It's bad enough That we have other race of people attacking us but we're also attacking each other We are going to be our biggest downfall we need to stop we are beautiful we are Amazing we need to be loving and supporting each other Not bringing each other down✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
Rip Cicely Tyson. Hearing her talk made me cry at the beginning. She reminds me so much of my Great Grandmother who passed in 2016. 😭💔💔💔
🙏🏾 I am sorry about your loss
@@Nastassjaferjuste Thank you. Btw, sorry that you went though that experience. Black women should lift each other up, not tear each other apart. It’s sad that we always have to struggle for equality, even from our own community. People just don’t like confident black women and it’s so stupid. Keep doing you QUEEN. ❤️
I am so proud of you Tajah. I am also a black woman working in the health care system and this happens way more than others think. Thank you for sharing your story and setting an example for many BLACK women/health professionals out there. You said it best “know your worth then add tax” okayyyy! 👩🏾⚕️🙏🏾🤎
Dang girl I'm sorry that happened to you! I'm a RN and I experience it all the time. They think because you're black you're under qualified when in truth we run circles around our counterparts but yet we receive the least recognition.
I'm sorry too😐. I work as a Surgical Tech, and yes we run circles around them. And they hate it
As a young black 14-year-old who wants to be in the dental field, I just wanted to say thank you for this post! Thank you for showing me that when I do start working in this field that I need to have basic respect and that if I cant work on you because of my skin color that's fine, but your racism should never be tolerated and you need to leave if that's the case. Tajah you handled this beautifully and I truly wanted you to know that I appreciate you so much for being an example for other black men and women. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me! I will FOREVER remember your words "I am worthy". - lol from a fellow Haitian also ❤️❤️🇭🇹🇭🇹
Girrrll I didn’t expect you to share anything like this, & I don’t blame you for your decision and it’s so amazing to see women know their worth!!! When you work in a private practice that is a beautiful advantage you have to be protected in your work environment. You should be able to love your job and feel safe. However, in hospital settings people can get away with that and sadly we have to let them because it is their right to have care provided to them. But siss im so proud of you never let anyone make you feel less than and empower those who do🙄🤦🏾♀️
Thanks boo! Best decision I’ve ever made
That would not happen in England, care or not. At least in my own world. I will make sure they clean their teeth in custody or prison. I have done it before when someone was racist to my son. This should not happen, it's so wrong.
This video hit home. It’s so hard to even get our feet in the door and the lack of support is appalling. I support your decision. God bless you and your journey with dental care in this new city. As for that dentist, she proved herself in that reply. You made the right decision. I had to make the same decision last year in the middle of the pandemic.
Proud of you for making that decision queen ! We know our worth and that’s that ❤️ God bless you too
@@Nastassjaferjuste your overall message and my takeaway was a reminder of today’s verse. Psalm 139:13-14
I am glad you chose to quit for yourself instead of staying in a toxic environment you will find a another job where they will appreciate and give you the respect you deserve ❤ 🙌
I’m a dental hygienist in Atlanta too! This video just popped up on my feed. I’m soo freaking proud of you for standing up for yourself. This is something I always admire because too many times I see black women in general not defend themselves especially against “systems” and people in power. We tend to be agreeable to a detriment. I commend you my black beautiful sister!!!
“I aPoLoGiZe ThAt YoU fEeL ThIS wAy.” That is not the type of response you give to someone.
Can I just say how proud of you I am? I too am in the health care field. I have not experienced racism but before this video I'm afraid that I wouldn't have stood up for myself. You are right black people are way too valuable to tolerate bull shit. Periodt. (And I appreciate your acknowledgement that some poeple do have to stay in toxic environments...)Also I wanted to say something on the last video when you mentioned that the doctor was like "thank you for being early" when you were 10 mins late (her being sarcastic) that was a red flag for me. But Im happy God showed you what was really up!
Also this is weird but I feel like the prettier the interior the more TOXIC the staff will be lmfao...well that's been my experience.
Girl you are speaking straight facts ! When she made that comment that was only the beginning , the whole week I was dealing with other sarcastic comments from her , a little bit of micromanaging and it’s just so serious all of the sudden in there , so different from the day I did my working interview. I showed her that I have a choice , she’s not running me I am too valuable for that . And thanks girl , I’m gonna find me a nice office where I can find peace of mind honestly, not walking on egg shells
It’s sad to see that people of our own race being discriminatory against our own race
This is disgusting the doctor should have put the patient in her place. So wrong on many levels.
She racists too
Hi Tajah! I’m studying to be an RDH and as a Black man this is very upsetting. I admire your willingness to overcome this situation. I live in Atlanta also and I find it very sad and very weird how a patient would not want to see a Black hygienist…. The doctor definitely should’ve dismissed the patient.
As a black person we go through so much, keep your head up queen!
The Doctor needs to do some reflection and learn from this. SMH. Unacceptable.
The Lord will bless you 100 times more!!
Yes 🙏🏾 thanks sis
I feel you! Minorities in dentistry are experiencing and feeling racism to this day. I am a hispanic in a dental hygiene program and I can see a caucasian instructor treat minorities differently. I feel it, I see it and I am living it. Sending a virtual hug. 💕
Tajah, sorry that you had to through that. Proud of you for taking a stand. Knowing your worth you will never go wrong. Applying in every area of your life makes it much better. God has you, keep trusting and believing in him
im so so sorry this happened to you, but your self-confidence through this whole situation is BEAUTIFUL.
I would sue the office for discrimination so they can learn a lesson
Oh yes ma’am! I live in the south too (Louisiana) and I am a nurse. You won’t believe how many times I have experienced racism. The dr should have immediately dismissed her from the office!!!
Yes it’s bad in louisiana.. I’m from here
This brought tears to my eyes. Always stand up for yourself.
My Haitian sister,
I have been your fan for over two years now. I am so very proud of all you've accomplished thus far in your life. I've never been prouder for your courage. BRAVO! The dentist most definitely should have supported you and sent the patient back on her merry discriminatory way. Her inaction is a direct reflection of what is happening in this country right now. Her inaction is a clear indication that this type of racist and discriminatory behavior is acceptable. Kudos to you for standing up for yourself. You will be fine. This is by far my favorite post of yours and I will share it to all my friends. Bravo!! You are a Queen!
People from other countries always pretend they don’t understand racism. Glad you chose to advocate for yourself! God has something better planned for you and it’ll soon unfold.
It’s her response for me. That proved that she didn’t take up for you. Thank you for being strong and making that decision to stand up and be the change we want to see! ♥️♥️
Girl I'm so proud of you for not settling and making that hard decision to look out for you because boo she was def looking out for herself. I feel like that situation just outlined how things are run at that office and that was a red flag that did not need to be ignored. BRAVO!! We not settling nomo!!!
Thanks girl ! There were other red flags but that one I couldn’t ignore, I’m glad I got out of there
This makes me so sad to hear. I’m sorry that happened to you. Sometimes when someone feels threatened by you and your accomplishments, they try to do anything to take away from you. & I totally agree that the Dr should have sent them on their way! That’s unacceptable. But keep being the queen you are sis! ✨ I’m SO proud of your decision!!!
Sis I have never experienced one of our own saying they didn’t wanna be serviced by one of us...yo that’s so crazy!!!
That was my 1 st time experiencing that and couldn’t believe it until it happened to me
I’ve heard of black people being racist to their own but never thought it was true. This is crazy. Im so sorry you had to go through this. If I was the doctor I would have asked the patient to leave cause we don’t do that here.
The South was built on white is better, so Thats the issue.
I am a black male working in nursing in NC. I had to file two discrimination case against my employer in the last year. Thank God for the EEOC, they don't want us to work and then complain we are lazy when we live off the government. Racism is so real in health care. I hate the medical field bc of this. It starts in the schools
Yes this is very common in the south especially from older black patients. I’m a nurse & I have been in the same situation. So sad
she really missed out on one of the best cleanings she could’ve ever had. Period
As a dental assistant who is majoring in pre-dentistry at the moment. This makes me so upset! I’m glad you uploaded this because it reminded me that I will at some point face racism even as a provider. So glad you knew your worth. A dental practice who allows their staff and providers to go through racism is not worthy of meeting anyones needs.
You are a beautiful woman!! 26 years in the Dental field. So many things happen in the Dental field that is like WTF just happened. Just press on! Never let anyone bring you down. Bless and Release!!! The Doctor should have had your back. They are so used to pleasing patients no matter what craziness they want. I am glad you posted this! We will definitely discuss this at our office.
I start taking my pre reqs, for a career in dental hygiene in January of next year. I want to say thank you so much, for your transparency and honesty. Your'e helping guide so many of us with your wisdom and outlook and I truly appreciate you and your content.
The self respect >>>>>>
We stan 💖
So, the doctor didn’t tell her that her hygienist for the day was a woman of color and she can either take it or leave? Not a place I would work at.
Yea, because it is all about the mighty dollars 💵, sad, I told my husband when Jesus come back I hope he turn into the once race you discriminate to and see how you would react may sound funny, but I’m so tired off people Period
"she missed out on a good cleaning" and that's on PERIOD!!! That is sooo crazy that she did that.... Girllll...... I'm sorry you had to experience that. I love you girl!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Tajah this touched me so deeply. Hearing and watching you speak almost brought me to tears. You are a strong woman continue to inspire us all.💗
Thank you for sharing. I experienced this as well being Native American working in the law field. I cried as well. I love the motivation!
I can't believe this 😪 I'm 14 years old dreaming of being a dental hygienist and being able to get to a point where you are now and hearing this was very upsetting(I'm also african American) I hate people's ignorance these days(Love ur channel though)💕💕
Don’t let an ignorant person stop you or scare you from pursuing your dreams. Please keep working hard we need you in the field ❤️
I'm so proud of you! I work in HR....your employer should have asked the patient to leave. Sending positive vibes your way!
I’m disgusted for the way you were treated, but I’m glad you know your worth. Your blessings are about to be so abundant,because your heart is pure.💗💗💗
Don’t quit please. We need more blk ppl in these fields! We need more ppl advocating for the patients and unfortunately it’s something we’ll have to deal with at every level but we need you sis
Love how you handled the situation with class! even telling the story you kept it very respectful.... I admire you girl!
Sis I totally agree with everything you said I to was in a similar situation where the patient told me that any black people that don’t support our previous president should be hung. My doctor reacted the same as yours and did not speak up for me as well. I was hurt but this is literally how the world has and still is. I listened to an interview with cicely Tyson and gayle king and she spoke on this so well. She will be greatly missed for sure! But one thing for sure is I’m tired of my skin color being reasons for people to think that we are criminals or beneath them, uneducated etc.
Wow , I don’t understand what’s wrong with some ppl and the mentality they have is truly sad , but let me tell you this sis , there’s a lot of jealousy and hate towards us for our culture and diversity as well , it’s mostly jealousy I’m so proud to be carrying this skin and prove them wrong every time when they think ppl of color are no good , keep your head up QUEEN , walk tall and confident
@@Nastassjaferjuste Amen 🙏🏽 sis
I totally understand girl ! I’m a black girl in the medical field and my degrees speak for themselves but if you can’t support me by letting me showcase my skills or allow patients/other doctors to talk down to me because of the color of my skin that person has some work to do within themselves! I’m proud of you for standing up for yourself ! ❤️
That was the most fakest apology ever I’m pissed that people have careers and have no real sympathy/empathy.
The doctor should have had your back and asked the woman to leave, and for the patient to be another black woman discriminating against you was ridiculous. It’s ok for a patient to discriminate against you, but not ok for the patient to be checked on it? I love being helped by black health care professionals. Very happy you resigned and I hope the doctor learns from this.
Knowing your worth is such an important aspect in life it is crazy. It is needed and well deserved especially when you worked so hard to get where you are!!!
Her text response is very telling, trust and believe you will have a better job 💕
Yes , and she responded the next day ...
@@Nastassjaferjuste 😑 I’m irritated for you
SHE'S JEALOUS PERIOD. BLACK WOMEN LIKE HATING ON BLACK QUEENS WHO ARE WINNING
Wow her response is so provoking. What a two faced bish, first she’s like “oh I hate that I have to do this” and then she’s like “k bye”. Undeserving of your time and skills. Karma will get her.
Sisss I remember in school we were in placement as a dental hygiene student and a patient legit said I'm too dark and he didn't want me to clean his teeth...I kept my cool but that shit hurt. I feel u sis💜Keeo doing you boo
The Dr. should have dismissed the patient.