After I’ve trained my replacement and had idea stolen on job, I decided to just do minimum at them folks jobs! It’s exhausting! I’m trying to start my own business so I never have to work for them ever again!
Do it... I was a registered dental assistant for 25 years and couldn't take it another day. I've had plenty of jobs try to have my train dental assistants without paying me for it. Nope! I'm so happy I started my business 4 years ago. It was the best decision I've ever made. Should've started it 20 years ago. Just Do It!!
The only reason you should "dumb yourself down" around them folks is to trick them into showing their hand because they don't think you're sharp enough to catch it...
As a nurse I approve this message 💯 percent.Them folks despise intelligent black nurses all day everyday.That's why I contracted myself as a independent hospice home care nurse.I was educated in New Jersey amongst the top quality education in this country for medical,nursing,law, engineering and technology.I relocated to the South and had issues with them folks because of my knowledge and training.I was under paid as a nurse in the South until I started working for myself as a independent contractor nurse.Never allow them folks keep you from rising to your highest potential in life.
they DESPISE ANY black folks who are intelligent. Because they KNOW WHO you are. They ALSO KNOW the MAJORITY of you do NOT know. Keeping like that has ALLOWED them to MAINTAIN POWER and CONTROL.
I saw this in the 90s and early 2000’s when I was a CMA-C and as a CNA later. Black women would get picked off 1 by one because they refused to raise their voices as ONE! My darker coworkers enjoyed watching my demise. Of course once I was gone they were next.
You're a smart girl young lady. You KNOW why! We MUST STOP WASTING our talents on those who are NOT worthy of them. Use your gifts for the ADVANCEMENT of our OWN people.
Thank you, thank you thank you! This is the real problem. We are using our creativity our high intellect, our degrees and skills to make white people richer so they can then turn around and degrade us even more. It makes no sense no other smart community does this. We should be creating our own practices. Where I live, we have several medical practices comprised of all black folks. Black doctors nurses, even the receptionists are black. To hell with those folks.
They will hate you for being smart, in the work place; you have to know how to play the games or your life will be miserable. The churches need to teach these immigrants females how to.
My sister, that is what I have been planning for years to go back to Sierra Leone. Born there, taken to UK to be with parents at age 7, but never forgot the peace whilst I was growing up in SL. NO place is perfect but you can create the life you want to live if you plan ahead in Africa.
@25:30 💯 Truth. I finally retired from the federal government after 30 years. Passed up for promotions for decades. Becky was ALWAYS in the middle of it. My MBA meant nothing. I was a threat. The only reason I stayed so long was because of job security for my children.
Wake Call😂😅😂 I am from Trinidad and when it is convenient, those folks want to treat us differently from FBA, to get us onboard. It's so unfortunate, but many of us play into that, until we get that WAKE UP call.
I've been there before I became a 2 time business owner! I'm educated and attractive I never kneeled or accepted the disrespect that the man would give me. Becky/Karen were the issues continuously. I've been a two-time business owner for 10 years now and I am grateful and thankful to God for my ability to reign supreme.
Most jobs are like that cause if people are use to working at a certain pace and you out shine them. The company will want everyone to do it. So you can become everyone enemy
Thank you for trying to wake the African or Caribbean brothers and sisters up because once they step foot over in this land we all black rather they like it or not all the white people see is skin color
Oh, they're black in their Countries too! But for some reason when they get here they want to pretend they're better than us. They really want to call us the same names too. But then those folks supervise them with the same reality they get at home.
Phil the real issue you are always talking about is individualized rather than collective integration. Since I have been in this country, I have never heard of any diaspora dialogue or conference between African and African Americans at local level. If there is such a collective dialogue; that would be a beginning under which a true relationship would develop that would be beneficial to African Americans. You develop friendship here in the US and travel together for a visit to the motherland. That would be an easy transition for them. Feeding into the concept of divide and rule; only keep us apart.
@@jaykay5838 you are frauds. Caribbean people been going to America since the 1600s before America was a country. To add salt to injury they were treated better than black Americans. Some of your ancestors also lied to not be denied service by white people. There was a Jamaican (American born) that decided he was gonna say he was black American when asked if he was foreign blacks and it caused a ruckus. If you press me further I can send receipts .
She has to learn to "GET comfortable with making them uncomfortable." You don't necessarily HAVE TO dumb yourself down unless you're trying to make them feel comfortable. 💯 BE YOURSELF!
@@njemilenantan2269 That's your experience. We arent referring to all. But you cant speak for what the rest of us have experienced from others. So yes the delineation will continue.
@@njemilenantan2269 and our experiences from a significant portion of non-black GROUPS (not individuals) have resulted into what were doing today. We dont make blanket statements of entire groups like is done to us. The delineation is real and will continue. No different than what Africans and Caribbeans in significant numbers have been doing for decades.
Never dumb yourself down for anyone...they all haters....had I did that I would have Not gotten 4.0s in college, graduated, and reach my goals. Remember you are valuable. Black excellence is required now.
Been going through this. I went through this corrected a manger and he was so offended and was fired days later. The next step is that they’ll spreading rumors about you to not make you seem so smart.
Bernie, most times folk are not bootlicking . when you come from a majority Black nation it takes time to add aditional tools in the arsenal to fight discrimination. i think studying the person you are dealing with helps .
They also can't stand it if you're not only an attractive black woman, but you look ten times younger than they are and they're the same age as you 😂 grinds their nerves. But I always look them straight in their eyes, they're definitely ain't used to that
All of us black folks that had a job, know exactly what you're talking about along with experiencing it. That's their job description handbook. So true how you described it for the attractive black woman.
As a immigrant I learn that fast I move to Louisiana from New York thinking it was this one love thing and I was in for a rude awakening it was like I went to college and learn what racism is
I’m from New Orleans and I tell people all the time, it’s all cool on tv, but when you come here you can actually see the line, racism is alive and well in the south and they don’t hide it
Brotha your recording of your disclaimer just made me fall out laughing… keep telling it brotha, so true. A white woman author Debby Irving said in an interview “if you really want to know how powerful whiteness is, try challenging it, it burns, it burns you out”. Many black immigrants don’t understand it and don’t process it until it burns or stings them, and that’s when they’re flabbergasted. I’m proud of you brotha and keep doing it and telling the truth.
I never dumbed myself down and was passed up on all kinds of promotions to teach me a lesson. I didn’t care because they left me alone while I was working on my exit strategy. Me being quiet spooked them so I was able to work and write up future plans at the same time. Most people I worked with wasted all their time gossiping and sniping eachother. Not getting promoted kept me out of the drama also.
I never dumbed down myself. I went the opposite and showed them I was the smartest in our little company. My ideas took us from 25 employees to 250 at the height of our history. I became a founding father in the process.
Shame they were indoctrinated to hate us bc they were too ignorant to recognize America was exporting its racism. So now you a bunch non-FBA 's who played and lived in mud their entire life, come here and automatically think they're better than each and every one of us. Almost regardless to our stations in life. They've collectively been nothing more than simps for white supremacy.
My sister: Given thanks to your recent blog and information; Due to my own personal experience and as I have ....in so many words.... commented in the past, it is one thing when other ethnicities treat us with disrespect; yet, it can be considered ferocious and highly negative when we, as the 'Diaspora', willfully and immediately treat each other with high disrespect. Although this may not apply to you directly; nevertheless, there are a number of Black American males & females (especially females working within civil, government or public areas) who also are even willfully open to neglect and disrespect a foreign - Native African sister. One main reason for this most likely may apply to the fact that a number of Native African or Caribbean based females are not as "feministic" in their way of living and thinking (they tend to know and stick closer to their natural [female] lifestyles). Consequently, you as a foreign Diaspora African can be perceived as a threat. "Them Folks" and even a number of your fellow melanated American brothers and sisters are used to people 'sucking up' & 'selling out'. Overall , I too think that it is better to unite. Phillip Scott is 💯% correct with what he is saying.
A fellow who was born in America but his parents came from Greece, he said to me, you have an air about you. OHHHHHHHHHH! I am not going to walk with my head down, okay.
I work as a Pharmacy Technician and I understand your pain. I work with individuals in higher positions that don’t know half of what I understand. It’s so bad I don’t even trust the supervisors. I keep the job for survival reasons but it’s time for me to start considering other options
I can't even begin to explain how many times I was released from a job just for doing my job and being knowledgeable about what my role is and was and because of it the supervisor couldn't stand me because I could do my job and their job as well but because I was respectful but wouldn't fold under pressure they always tried to get me fired but every time I was blessed to have black hr management that had my back and it never failed that once I left the company or particular job they would have to hire 2-3 people to do the duties that I did by myself and those people they usually messed up everything and either got fired or quit because of the responsibility so now I'm blessed to be moving forward on my own while on disability 💪🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾
Immigrants mad it’s being called out now because of the migrant crisis going on everybody waking up and speaking out !!! Having rights because of us Keep speaking the truth Philip!!
Not at all, black immigrants are not mad at the host because he is speaking truths. The issue is that black Immigrants also face bad issues in this country. Our fellow black Americans' ancestors and their descendants gave their lives and continue to give their lives in struggles and fights against white Supremacists. black immigrants and none white immigrants are able to migrate to America because of Black Americans' Ancestors and their descendants. They continue these struggles even today. So, not all black immigrants are against what the host continues to say about immigrants. All immigrants are not the same. Black immigrants face racism, discrimination, white extremists, white Supremacists, KKK, Oath Keepers, skin heads, white hate groups, etc like descendents of slaves (our black American brothers and sisters). However, Black immigrants don't talk about it in public. They do however, talk about it with people they feel comfortable with. Some of us on this forum know about killings and discrimination of black African immigrants and black immigrants from Haiti, etc.
By far, your most inspirational video I've heard. I'm in corporate leadership and a 6 figure earner and ready to walk away from it for my own rental property business. 5 star content!
I came from the Caribbean 48 years ago and never.see my self apart from black American. I know what the black American have to go through.I am good at what I do, and I never punch a time clock. However, this white owner put his white friend over me in the company . I didn't dumb myself down. But the white boss was so upset he wrote me up for sweating. I know about dumbing down i known what you say when you come in room, and it get quiet. I did the same thing..The whole thing i can do in the company .just about every machine in the manufacturing plant from the pattern to the finished product. I make footwear..this brother nail it On point what he saying.
My sister: Given thanks to your recent blog and information; Due to my own personal experience and as I have ....in so many words.... commented in the past, it is one thing when other ethnicities treat us with disrespect; yet, it can be considered ferocious and highly negative when we, as the 'Diaspora', willfully and immediately treat each other with high disrespect. Although this may not apply to you directly; nevertheless, there are a number of Black American males & females (especially females working within civil, government or public areas) who also are even willfully open to neglect and disrespect a foreign - Native African sister. One main reason for this most likely may apply to the fact that a number of Native African or Caribbean based females are not as "feministic" in their way of living and thinking (they tend to know and stick closer to their natural [female] lifestyles). Consequently, you as a foreign Diaspora African can be perceived as a threat. "Them Folks" and even a number of your fellow melanated American brothers and sisters are used to people 'sucking up' & 'selling out'. Overall , I too think that it is better to unite. Phillip Scott is 💯% correct with what he is saying.
@@wes_sun my family and and my people. Homes, businesses, built with my people to establish networks for our communities, to give back to our people, and help and feed the ones of us who are struggling etc. I did it here though, in my homeland, on my ancestors land. I added on to what my ancestors and parents accomplished and maintained. My people rarely ever move to a different land and not come back with their children and wives. Our intent is to always come back even if we buy property in different lands, its for vacation. Is the memo for immigrants once you arrive here to never ever leave? Because you never leave and you don't build anything back home and you damn sure never give back to the FBA communities you are dumped into when you get here.
The inner strength and confidence is what is and has been called "uppity" it used to get you strung from a tree - now you'll just get fired, demoted, or denied that's the way "that love flows" like any American will tell you as we already know, been there, done that, got the hat and the tee shirt and ain't going back. Wake up and smell the coffee, baby "you is in amurikkka now"
Never "dumb" yourself down for anyone. I have lost jobs because I refused to play stupid, it's ok because these were place I wasn't happy and I was going to leave anyway. They really helped me because i was moving slow in looking for something better.
I agree with everything you are saying and you are right. Before 9/11, Arabs, Chinese, Indians, Koreans, other Asians, Europeans, Turshi people, and groups of people that are NOT black people were hired more in place of black people in jobs such as medicine, engineering , teaching & research jobs etc in America by white people. I know 2 black professionals immigrants from with PhDs in engineering from American universities that were refused promotions because they refused to bow down for white people to step all over them and also they tried to express to white people what they think about white people when it comes to issues of black people in America. There are few stories that I know about black races that worked under white Supremacists bosses.
It’s a waste of time worrying about these folks. They have a deep seated hatred for us and I personally could care less about their struggle. It actually makes me happy to see them experience things like this now that I know all I need to know about them. And they are not our cousins.
All you immigrants remember when the Haitian people came here,and they sent them right back home by plane,they'll do all you like that,and trust me I will only speak for my people 😮😮
I like your honest comment about our fellow black people of Haiti. I remember that time vividly. It was evil deeds done to our fellow black people from Haiti. Though white Cubans and others were and are still always welcomed to America with open arms but not powerful black people from Haiti. Pat Robertson always feels so humiliated when Haiti fought them white people fearlessly. So, Pat Robertson always preaches that strong and fearless Haiti is cursed whenever natural phenomena happen in Haiti. As a black person, I know that Haiti is loved very much by the Higher Power. Higher Power helped Haiti to face powerful white people in a battle. Bravo to my fellow black people of Haiti.
Haitians have a long history with America. It goes back as far as when Frederick Douglass was still living. It's not just based on the color of their skin. It's their history, unwillingness to comply, use of machetes, etc.
Phil looks like there's a Halo is over his head with the light fixture. And so far as us unifying, it's necessary ! As the old folks have said, " We can move mountains as ONE "
Those of us who already know those games they play are called militant because we won't be dumbed down. I as a manager in my profession would never teach a trainee everything I knew. I would teach my Black colleagues that I knew had my back and they knew I had theirs. You can't teach white colleagues everything you know because they'll be given your job before long. Many of those are relatives and friends of the executives so they'll move up even if they're useless and dumb. The Black immigrants had better get that.Malcolm X let them know from the jump that he didn't need them.
and it's not people of NO colour that's called me militant for pointing out racism, it's the people that are the same colour as me...YT supermacy works best in black face !
We have to help each other regardless the majority of us from America don't stick together neither. We need to stick together the way they did in the 30's 40's and 50's
I feel so inspired every time I listen to you talk Phil , thank you🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯 for always bringing up dope and inspired contents. Watching from Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲
Absolutely true! When I was in the US Army I was told by my superior(that's what they called them, back then) to tell senior leader- it's their idea is the only way they would accept it and I witnessed them get credit for our ideas(especially the young and naive).
This episode deserves 10k thumbs up well done Phillip, your experiences resonate but it actually is a human nature thing believe it or not they do same to each other.
Omg! I'm so glad I came across this video, it has helped me understand the challenges I have had in the workplace with these people, especially the Beckys and the Karens, phew! 😮
I didn't watch the whole live stream, but I think it is important to acknowledge that while the US / West views us all as "black". There are many different cultures in the black world, from Black American, to African, to Caribbean, to LatAm to Mid-East / North Africa. The way for us to work together is to acknowledge that we are all in the same boat, but respect the cultural differences, because we are culturally different...
We dumb ourselves down in court too. I had a public defender tell me to take public speaking. I informed him i did twice and passed with a A in my bachelors ....smh😂
I remember my ex got promoted to manager over a white chick, & i told her "Chelsea is not happy for you" she said yes she is she's my friend...few days later she over heard Chelsea say "how come she got promoted & not me". I tried to tell her.
Why doesn't South Africa speak up for Black American Reparations? We played a pivotal role against Apartheid for them. Hmmmmm We have no friends as Black Americans. When will we learn? Agree with you Phil.
Regarding reparations how come no one is calling out the founders of the NAACP? The last time I checked their people received reparations for the Holocaust. Not to mention that we voted for them like Bernie Sanders who talked against it. In addition to that we are sending our tax dollars to support their motherland and they are the wealthiest demographic in the US.
South Africans are still fighting to get their land back and for Economic reparations. Mandela was mentored by Oppenheimers (White people). One of the Greatest public relations move ever.
That's why we must mind our business. It will never change but when they want us to help out for their deportations they never want to be from just that Country, and now we're all Black again. Please they are part of the problem for us too. They come here and smoke, party, and dance riskier than Black Americans. They have multiple children by multiple women, and broken homes more than Black Americans. They do a lot of drugs but yet want to be held on high standards It's sad this discussion is being had but she is playing that card that she believes is a gold card. But I bet they won't let them cross that fence and collect a check.
You’re 10000% correct in your analysis my brother. Some of my African Bros and sis come here and try to be different from my AA people. It’s time we all stand strong and unite, and work together. We need to educate and love each other. Peace.
What about black on black discrimination in crazy USA 🇺🇲. We should not hide from that. To be united we have to deal with black on black discrimination🖤
-worked full dedication- holiday,called on day off, pass over on advancement many times- watched and learned the business- now is MY competition. Oh my have the tables turned 🙌🏽
I've had to dumb down just a bit and learn not to give my opinions or suggestions about anything on these jobs. I've had white and black go to tell lies about me to get me fired, especially the Black men. But fortunately my productivity and friendliness with the customers outweighed their lies. The only reason that I left my last casino job was they wanted the employees to be part time and to be on anytime call and I refused after 13y of being a full-time employee. They will take your ideas and suggestions and apply them and never give you credit or thanks or anything like they came up with the idea themselves. I learned my lesson and saw the writing on the wall on whats about to happen in the US thats why I moved to Tanzania during the pandemic. Ill be moving on from here soon bc Tanzania is the worst of the four countries I've been.
I also thought it would be great when Magafuli was breathing, but when he turned up the opposite after going missing, & I realised who his replacement really was, I had to alter that belief right quick.
I've had management copy my emails VERBATIM as their own work. No credit to me at all while they make me do most of the work while their lazy buddies complain about me daily. But I'll be retiring next year and everyone will be on their own!!! I can't wait!!!
Phil some of us myself I always try to connect with my Black Americans siblings but few respond to me. Trust me Phil we do try. All the same I love my brothers and sisters
This message has finally cleared up for me why some black women are so envious of each other. My experience was so volatile, they scratched my new car, unscrewed the lugs on my tires, spreading lies about me having diseases etc...... The main one Peggy who was asked by my male co-worker, what did she do to make you hate her so much. He told me she said: she didn't do anything to me I just don't like her.
If you are a serious minded, outspoken Black man in the workplace, even if you have an impeccable work record, they will still find a way to get rid of you. Trust me, I've been there.
As an immigrant, especially one of African descent she must understand the history and culture her adopted country. That culture is totally imbedded with a history and current culture of racism!! Gotta be careful not to be “uppity”😢
You are 💯 percent correct. Did people think we were lying about racism, lack of opportunities, redlining in housing, unable to get loans for businesses due to color etc? 🫤
Dr Phil U R 100% correct about AAW working with White Folks. My daughter & I both have went thru this nonsense. We are both nice looking well dressed and educated and stand up women. They respected us, but Lord, they tried sabotage every single way they could. Thank you for bringing to the light this well known problem in our community. All are not able to own businesses but at least they can get info and be forewarned, like what I did with my daughter.
Exactly! Jamaicans have serious egos and they want you to think that's confidence because they think they are better than AMERICANS, especially black Americans. This type of behavior stems from Jamaicans class prejudice in Jamaica and they bring that nonsense to America. I'll say this, let them work it out with the white haters and black Americans wait ✋️ on the sidelines because Jamaicans don't like you.... TRUST ME
@@thenativeconservationist no, we are not! Foundational Black Americans could have educated you about racism, but you have to find out by yourself! They are coming legally and will return home! Whereas, you come here and won't go back to your countries!
In my workplace as a black man they want you to be the class clown but I don't play with them at all
Where tf do you work?
even walking down the street, if you dont smile and wave they'll call the police on you as a black person, just image the work place
@@wonderlocs7758 real talk a supervisor at my job told me he like when I smile........They weird as hell bro
Exactly!!!!
Thank you!
After I’ve trained my replacement and had idea stolen on job, I decided to just do minimum at them folks jobs! It’s exhausting! I’m trying to start my own business so I never have to work for them ever again!
Do it... I was a registered dental assistant for 25 years and couldn't take it another day. I've had plenty of jobs try to have my train dental assistants without paying me for it. Nope! I'm so happy I started my business 4 years ago. It was the best decision I've ever made. Should've started it 20 years ago. Just Do It!!
The only reason you should "dumb yourself down" around them folks is to trick them into showing their hand because they don't think you're sharp enough to catch it...
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So true
Exactly
Yesss siiirrrrrr
I agree with the latter part of your statement, but my question is why would you play their game?
As a nurse I approve this message 💯 percent.Them folks despise intelligent black nurses all day everyday.That's why I contracted myself as a independent hospice home care nurse.I was educated in New Jersey amongst the top quality education in this country for medical,nursing,law, engineering and technology.I relocated to the South and had issues with them folks because of my knowledge and training.I was under paid as a nurse in the South until I started working for myself as a independent contractor nurse.Never allow them folks keep you from rising to your highest potential in life.
Right on Sister!! Beware of the other racial collaborators that go along with them folks!!
they DESPISE ANY black folks who are intelligent. Because they KNOW WHO you are. They ALSO KNOW the MAJORITY of you do NOT know. Keeping like that has ALLOWED them to MAINTAIN POWER and CONTROL.
What’s your background and what part of the south?
I saw this in the 90s and early 2000’s when I was a CMA-C and as a CNA later. Black women would get picked off 1 by one because they refused to raise their voices as ONE! My darker coworkers enjoyed watching my demise. Of course once I was gone they were next.
It is awesome. You are doing exactly what the host is talking about job unfairness against black people and white people's disrespect to black people.
You're a smart girl young lady. You KNOW why! We MUST STOP WASTING our talents on those who are NOT worthy of them. Use your gifts for the ADVANCEMENT of our OWN people.
Thank you, thank you thank you! This is the real problem. We are using our creativity our high intellect, our degrees and skills to make white people richer so they can then turn around and degrade us even more. It makes no sense no other smart community does this. We should be creating our own practices. Where I live, we have several medical practices comprised of all black folks. Black doctors nurses, even the receptionists are black. To hell with those folks.
A wise man once told me never show how intelligent you are until you know the mindset of those around you.
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Very sad!
Hmmm
Hidden jealousy is real!
EXACTLY and when in THEIR spaces, you MUST be extremely careful🫶🏽🖤1
They don’t want you to get ahead of them.
Yes.Jealousy
It was Rita and Becky for me. They tried everything to get me fired. Up to and including sabotaging my work. It was so crazy.
Evil!! Just evil, sorry u had to go through that
I’m sorry that happened to you…but it was the “Rita” for me! 😂🤣
It was old blond Marty sabotaging me in 2008.
I am the only B1 on my shift. I work at a hospital. It is so difficult. Not easy.
Rita must be on the west coast right
Never dumb yourself down for anyone. If your smart wear it.
She not too smart. She's worried about the wrong things
Exactly!!
They will hate you for being smart, in the work place; you have to know how to play the games or your life will be miserable. The churches need to teach these immigrants females how to.
TRUTH BROTHER ! Our own people will push their own, under the bus.
That's what I did.
That why I am headed back to Africa,iam tired After 26 years in this country it time,Sierra Leone is calling my name
I so agree! Know country is perfect,but its so tiring and drawing being here for many people
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My sister, that is what I have been planning for years to go back to Sierra Leone. Born there, taken to UK to be with parents at age 7, but never forgot the peace whilst I was growing up in SL. NO place is perfect but you can create the life you want to live if you plan ahead in Africa.
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@25:30 💯 Truth. I finally retired from the federal government after 30 years. Passed up for promotions for decades. Becky was ALWAYS in the middle of it. My MBA meant nothing. I was a threat. The only reason I stayed so long was because of job security for my children.
Philip is low key giving instructions to Latinos etc.I am a Native American and Black Female. SO THEY CAN BE OVER US IS HIS GOAL!
Thank you for being there for your babies, trust me you will be rewarded for it😊
Wake Call😂😅😂 I am from Trinidad and when it is convenient, those folks want to treat us differently from FBA, to get us onboard. It's so unfortunate, but many of us play into that, until we get that WAKE UP call.
Well said......don't fall 4 it.........
They also treat Black so called Americans differently also, they will say your "different" and some fall for it until the WAKE UP CALL
We try to tell immigrants what the game is.. y'all gotta learn the hard way I guess
What do you mean to get you on board?
@@petergeramin7195 it's "onboard" means to get them on their side.
U r surely speaking the truth…. A person is only a number, no matter how long one works for a company.
Agreed!
Welcome to America.
Indeed 👍
@michelegreshan1539
Welcome to everywhere. Success has never been based on merit or college degrees.
Agreed 💯, it's also around the world 🌎
I've been there before I became a 2 time business owner! I'm educated and attractive I never kneeled or accepted the disrespect that the man would give me. Becky/Karen were the issues continuously. I've been a two-time business owner for 10 years now and I am grateful and thankful to God for my ability to reign supreme.
Period!
Bless you
It's not just Becky and Karen, it can be Lupe and Blanca as well. Pablo and Jesus, too!
Super facts
Yes especially on the west coast
They can be yt too...
Most jobs are like that cause if people are use to working at a certain pace and you out shine them. The company will want everyone to do it. So you can become everyone enemy
Most jobs people just show up for a paycheck.
Thank you for trying to wake the African or Caribbean brothers and sisters up because once they step foot over in this land we all black rather they like it or not all the white people see is skin color
Oh, they're black in their Countries too! But for some reason when they get here they want to pretend they're better than us. They really want to call us the same names too. But then those folks supervise them with the same reality they get at home.
Since when? Go read some history
Phil the real issue you are always talking about is individualized rather than collective integration. Since I have been in this country, I have never heard of any diaspora dialogue or conference between African and African Americans at local level. If there is such a collective dialogue; that would be a beginning under which a true relationship would develop that would be beneficial to African Americans. You develop friendship here in the US and travel together for a visit to the motherland. That would be an easy transition for them. Feeding into the concept of divide and rule; only keep us apart.
@6346 Read history? We are the history; we live it, our parents lived it, our grandparents lived it. Is it some story to you , nothing more?
@@jaykay5838 you are frauds. Caribbean people been going to America since the 1600s before America was a country. To add salt to injury they were treated better than black Americans. Some of your ancestors also lied to not be denied service by white people. There was a Jamaican (American born) that decided he was gonna say he was black American when asked if he was foreign blacks and it caused a ruckus. If you press me further I can send receipts .
She has to learn to "GET comfortable with making them uncomfortable." You don't necessarily HAVE TO dumb yourself down unless you're trying to make them feel comfortable. 💯 BE YOURSELF!
Absolutely 💯!
Quietly
@@lovelight4388 intelligently
We've warned them constantly how "the folks" get down. But we were considered "complainers". And this is why the delineation is real.
A lot of Caribbean people have supported you all even now but you still complain. Go ahead delineate.
@@njemilenantan2269 That's your experience. We arent referring to all. But you cant speak for what the rest of us have experienced from others. So yes the delineation will continue.
@@djohn6993 My family tell me what they experience from Black Americans so quid pro quo. Go ahead delineate.
@@njemilenantan2269 and our experiences from a significant portion of non-black GROUPS (not individuals) have resulted into what were doing today. We dont make blanket statements of entire groups like is done to us. The delineation is real and will continue. No different than what Africans and Caribbeans in significant numbers have been doing for decades.
@@njemilenantan2269
Yeah. The original comment was definitely for you lol...The hate is REAL, boo. Get some therapy maybe? 🥴😆😘
Never dumb yourself down for anyone...they all haters....had I did that I would have Not gotten 4.0s in college, graduated, and reach my goals. Remember you are valuable. Black excellence is required now.
Been going through this. I went through this corrected a manger and he was so offended and was fired days later. The next step is that they’ll spreading rumors about you to not make you seem so smart.
What did you correct him on ??
Unk Preaching Tonight!! Eye contact breaks The WS Down! My Dad taught us that at a early age!
I learned that from my black drill sergeant when in the military. All I did was watch him around them folks 😂
My husband hammered that into my children (son & daughter) so grateful for that!
What is WS
That has always been, we are more educated than most but, they won’t give us the credit, and they keep us out of the promotional pools.
I’m facing this right now
both asians and whites are more educated. Before latinos tho
They will use a bootlicker to discrimination against his own I experience it,that's why I can't work for them
white supremacy works better in black face
Bernie, most times folk are not bootlicking . when you come from a majority Black nation it takes time to add aditional tools in the arsenal to fight discrimination.
i think studying the person you are dealing with helps .
One word… Oprah! 😒
Also beware of skinfolk and opps..
I take 3-4 months to observe actions.
That's my current boss. She does EVERYTHING in her power to keep us down!!! But The Most High is gonna take care of her too!!! ✊️
They also can't stand it if you're not only an attractive black woman, but you look ten times younger than they are and they're the same age as you 😂 grinds their nerves. But I always look them straight in their eyes, they're definitely ain't used to that
100% its call melanin!!
How old are you miss?
This. Is. TRUE. When they find out my age???? SMGDH…
Old my God! WTF you talking about?
@@handsomeman-pm9vy Ya mama. And learn how to spell.
All of us black folks that had a job, know exactly what you're talking about along with experiencing it. That's their job description handbook. So true how you described it for the attractive black woman.
As a immigrant I learn that fast I move to Louisiana from New York thinking it was this one love thing and I was in for a rude awakening it was like I went to college and learn what racism is
What part of louisiana
@@ronramey3760 Baton Rouge
I’m from New Orleans and I tell people all the time, it’s all cool on tv, but when you come here you can actually see the line, racism is alive and well in the south and they don’t hide it
Ha! U got ur wake up call. I'm sure if that didn't happen u would have been against black folks
Hmm I didn't make that far OH....hmm hmm
Brotha your recording of your disclaimer just made me fall out laughing… keep telling it brotha, so true. A white woman author Debby Irving said in an interview “if you really want to know how powerful whiteness is, try challenging it, it burns, it burns you out”. Many black immigrants don’t understand it and don’t process it until it burns or stings them, and that’s when they’re flabbergasted. I’m proud of you brotha and keep doing it and telling the truth.
Thank you for speaking truth.
Being confident and acting arrogant is not the same thing. Treating people with respect regardless of citizen status should be the motto.
They don't like black confidence either.
@@UpmostTingz
Even black folks will brag on how OTHER CULTURES work🤫 as if we laying low.
That’s hilarious
You think being confident is seen as confident 😂
I never dumbed myself down and was passed up on all kinds of promotions to teach me a lesson. I didn’t care because they left me alone while I was working on my exit strategy. Me being quiet spooked them so I was able to work and write up future plans at the same time. Most people I worked with wasted all their time gossiping and sniping eachother. Not getting promoted kept me out of the drama also.
Omg. The Karen’s in the work place! Where do I begin?? You hit the nail on the head!!
I never dumbed down myself. I went the opposite and showed them I was the smartest in our little company.
My ideas took us from 25 employees to 250 at the height of our history. I became a founding father in the process.
Worry about your own people.
@@CoreySmith-gq3po 👏🏾👏🏾
Shame they were indoctrinated to hate us bc they were too ignorant to recognize America was exporting its racism. So now you a bunch non-FBA 's who played and lived in mud their entire life, come here and automatically think they're better than each and every one of us. Almost regardless to our stations in life. They've collectively been nothing more than simps for white supremacy.
Man this live stream hits home..... Dealing with this still to this day
My sister: Given thanks to your recent blog and information; Due to my own personal experience and as I have ....in so many words.... commented in the past, it is one thing when other ethnicities treat us with disrespect; yet, it can be considered ferocious and highly negative when we, as the 'Diaspora', willfully and immediately treat each other with high disrespect. Although this may not apply to you directly; nevertheless, there are a number of Black American males & females (especially females working within civil, government or public areas) who also are even willfully open to neglect and disrespect a foreign - Native African sister. One main reason for this most likely may apply to the fact that a number of Native African or Caribbean based females are not as "feministic" in their way of living and thinking (they tend to know and stick closer to their natural [female] lifestyles). Consequently, you as a foreign Diaspora African can be perceived as a threat. "Them Folks" and even a number of your fellow melanated American brothers and sisters are used to people 'sucking up' & 'selling out'. Overall , I too think that it is better to unite. Phillip Scott is 💯% correct with what he is saying.
Jim, you have the most credit score friendly name ever. At least you get your foot at the door.
Lol Facts
A fellow who was born in America but his parents came from Greece, he said to me, you have an air about you. OHHHHHHHHHH! I am not going to walk with my head down, okay.
I work as a Pharmacy Technician and I understand your pain. I work with individuals in higher positions that don’t know half of what I understand. It’s so bad I don’t even trust the supervisors. I keep the job for survival reasons but it’s time for me to start considering other options
Phil, this harassment of black people at work thing is a real. Sad.
I can't even begin to explain how many times I was released from a job just for doing my job and being knowledgeable about what my role is and was and because of it the supervisor couldn't stand me because I could do my job and their job as well but because I was respectful but wouldn't fold under pressure they always tried to get me fired but every time I was blessed to have black hr management that had my back and it never failed that once I left the company or particular job they would have to hire 2-3 people to do the duties that I did by myself and those people they usually messed up everything and either got fired or quit because of the responsibility so now I'm blessed to be moving forward on my own while on disability 💪🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾
Bless you. Look after your health brother. From UK
But why do you have to move forward as a disabled body? That’s what they want to see, but God Bless 🙏🏽
I love the fact that he addressed the "others". Every word was true!
Immigrants mad it’s being called out now because of the migrant crisis going on everybody waking up and speaking out !!! Having rights because of us Keep speaking the truth Philip!!
Not at all, black immigrants are not mad at the host because he is speaking truths. The issue is that black Immigrants also face bad issues in this country. Our fellow black Americans' ancestors and their descendants gave their lives and continue to give their lives in struggles and fights against white Supremacists. black immigrants and none white immigrants are able to migrate to America because of Black Americans' Ancestors and their descendants. They continue these struggles even today. So, not all black immigrants are against what the host continues to say about immigrants. All immigrants are not the same. Black immigrants face racism, discrimination, white extremists, white Supremacists, KKK, Oath Keepers, skin heads, white hate groups, etc like descendents of slaves (our black American brothers and sisters). However, Black immigrants don't talk about it in public. They do however, talk about it with people they feel comfortable with. Some of us on this forum know about killings and discrimination of black African immigrants and black immigrants from Haiti, etc.
But you don't even have no damn rights yourselves
What rights do they not have?@@roylle6346
@@roylle6346😂😂😂😂😂
@@roylle6346 Exactly.
Amen. You were on point in regards to the BM/BW work experience.
By far, your most inspirational video I've heard. I'm in corporate leadership and a 6 figure earner and ready to walk away from it for my own rental property business. 5 star content!
This is the truth! This is why I quit my last job to work for myself.
I came from the Caribbean 48 years ago and never.see my self apart from black American. I know what the black American have to go through.I am good at what I do, and I never punch a time clock. However, this white owner put his white friend over me in the company .
I didn't dumb myself down.
But the white boss was so upset he wrote me up for sweating.
I know about dumbing down i known what you say when you come in room, and it get quiet.
I did the same thing..The whole thing i can do in the company .just about every machine in the manufacturing plant from the pattern to the finished product.
I make footwear..this brother nail it On point what he saying.
My sister: Given thanks to your recent blog and information; Due to my own personal experience and as I have ....in so many words.... commented in the past, it is one thing when other ethnicities treat us with disrespect; yet, it can be considered ferocious and highly negative when we, as the 'Diaspora', willfully and immediately treat each other with high disrespect. Although this may not apply to you directly; nevertheless, there are a number of Black American males & females (especially females working within civil, government or public areas) who also are even willfully open to neglect and disrespect a foreign - Native African sister. One main reason for this most likely may apply to the fact that a number of Native African or Caribbean based females are not as "feministic" in their way of living and thinking (they tend to know and stick closer to their natural [female] lifestyles). Consequently, you as a foreign Diaspora African can be perceived as a threat. "Them Folks" and even a number of your fellow melanated American brothers and sisters are used to people 'sucking up' & 'selling out'. Overall , I too think that it is better to unite. Phillip Scott is 💯% correct with what he is saying.
@glendersondaly4327
48 years, and you never went back home to your people and built anything. That's very sad
@@mikejones-wn1swWhy are you hating? You don't know their financial situation
@@mikejones-wn1swwhat have you built? Curious. Circus still employing you huh.
@@wes_sun my family and and my people. Homes, businesses, built with my people to establish networks for our communities, to give back to our people, and help and feed the ones of us who are struggling etc. I did it here though, in my homeland, on my ancestors land. I added on to what my ancestors and parents accomplished and maintained. My people rarely ever move to a different land and not come back with their children and wives. Our intent is to always come back even if we buy property in different lands, its for vacation. Is the memo for immigrants once you arrive here to never ever leave? Because you never leave and you don't build anything back home and you damn sure never give back to the FBA communities you are dumped into when you get here.
WW must always be the center of attention. Always.
Ugh, tragic🥴.
PREACH ❤!
I didn't know about the term "othering". Thank you Phil.
The inner strength and confidence is what is and has been called "uppity" it used to get you strung from a tree - now you'll just get fired, demoted, or denied that's the way "that love flows" like any American will tell you as we already know, been there, done that, got the hat and the tee shirt and ain't going back.
Wake up and smell the coffee, baby "you is in amurikkka now"
Sadiddy.. 😢
Fam members can call you bougie…
I say leveled up..
Never "dumb" yourself down for anyone. I have lost jobs because I refused to play stupid, it's ok because these were place I wasn't happy and I was going to leave anyway. They really helped me because i was moving slow in looking for something better.
...this is exactly how and why i got "restructured" out of a State gvt media dept I worked in.
That lineage of evil is something else!
I agree with everything you are saying and you are right. Before 9/11, Arabs, Chinese, Indians, Koreans, other Asians, Europeans, Turshi people, and groups of people that are NOT black people were hired more in place of black people in jobs such as medicine, engineering , teaching & research jobs etc in America by white people. I know 2 black professionals immigrants from with PhDs in engineering from American universities that were refused promotions because they refused to bow down for white people to step all over them and also they tried to express to white people what they think about white people when it comes to issues of black people in America. There are few stories that I know about black races that worked under white Supremacists bosses.
I hope they are in business for themselves and are sitting on boards and building their own empires
As a black women I have been through this over and over again
I’m soo with you on that a CEO not debating with an employee
Phil ....thank you, you're so right. Just like Our Great Dr. Claud Anderson would say,
"We Have No Friends".
I be telling them this at work all the time
It’s a waste of time worrying about these folks. They have a deep seated hatred for us and I personally could care less about their struggle. It actually makes me happy to see them experience things like this now that I know all I need to know about them. And they are not our cousins.
All you immigrants remember when the Haitian people came here,and they sent them right back home by plane,they'll do all you like that,and trust me I will only speak for my people 😮😮
if you're legal that wont happen dummy lol and ofcoarse you would love that white system huh?
I like your honest comment about our fellow black people of Haiti. I remember that time vividly. It was evil deeds done to our fellow black people from Haiti. Though white Cubans and others were and are still always welcomed to America with open arms but not powerful black people from Haiti. Pat Robertson always feels so humiliated when Haiti fought them white people fearlessly. So, Pat Robertson always preaches that strong and fearless Haiti is cursed whenever natural phenomena happen in Haiti. As a black person, I know that Haiti is loved very much by the Higher Power. Higher Power helped Haiti to face powerful white people in a battle. Bravo to my fellow black people of Haiti.
You all are all failing the Heavenly Father tests. I am so glad I am not like this.
I want to thank all FBA for showing their true colors.
@@messyi506 What do you mean by this?
Haitians have a long history with America. It goes back as far as when Frederick Douglass was still living.
It's not just based on the color of their skin. It's their history, unwillingness to comply, use of machetes, etc.
Truth, talk about it 💯
Phil looks like there's a Halo is over his
head with the light fixture.
And so far as us unifying,
it's necessary !
As the old folks have said,
" We can move mountains as ONE "
Yessir I have dealt with that on so many jobs these Karen's are dangerous
Those of us who already know those games they play are called militant because we won't be dumbed down. I as a manager in my profession would never teach a trainee everything I knew. I would teach my Black colleagues that I knew had my back and they knew I had theirs. You can't teach white colleagues everything you know because they'll be given your job before long. Many of those are relatives and friends of the executives so they'll move up even if they're useless and dumb. The Black immigrants had better get that.Malcolm X let them know from the jump that he didn't need them.
and it's not people of NO colour that's called me militant for pointing out racism, it's the people that are the same colour as me...YT supermacy works best in black face !
Facts, nothing but FACTS
Since there’s usually only 3 or less melanated people in my department workplace, I have learned to vet first for about 3-4 months. 😢
💯💡
There is No way I could ever Dumb myself down .. You work for someone you are in a box with rules and regulations. Work for yourself problems solved
“Work Won’t Love You Back”! Great book, I recommend all black people read it!
We have to help each other regardless the majority of us from America don't stick together neither. We need to stick together the way they did in the 30's 40's and 50's
She sounds Jamaican, she need to record the hate, now she see what black americans go thru. Welcome to America.
AMERIKKKA
I feel so inspired every time I listen to you talk Phil , thank you🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯 for always bringing up dope and inspired contents. Watching from Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲
Absolutely true! When I was in the US Army I was told by my superior(that's what they called them, back then) to tell senior leader- it's their idea is the only way they would accept it and I witnessed them get credit for our ideas(especially the young and naive).
All i can say ive worked on jobs for years at a time i never bent down at no cost didnt take crap never was fired out of forty years
This episode deserves 10k thumbs up well done Phillip, your experiences resonate but it actually is a human nature thing believe it or not they do same to each other.
Omg! I'm so glad I came across this video, it has helped me understand the challenges I have had in the workplace with these people, especially the Beckys and the Karens, phew! 😮
it is to many immigrants in the country.
GOOD SHOW ! WAKE THE BROTHER'S AND SISTERS UP !!!
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A SLAVE IF YOU THINK THAT WAY ?
I didn't watch the whole live stream, but I think it is important to acknowledge that while the US / West views us all as "black". There are many different cultures in the black world, from Black American, to African, to Caribbean, to LatAm to Mid-East / North Africa. The way for us to work together is to acknowledge that we are all in the same boat, but respect the cultural differences, because we are culturally different...
PREACH SIR 🎉🎉🎉
I will agree with what you are saying. I worked in corporate for 30 years ,you are speaking truth
We dumb ourselves down in court too. I had a public defender tell me to take public speaking. I informed him i did twice and passed with a A in my bachelors ....smh😂
I remember my ex got promoted to manager over a white chick, & i told her "Chelsea is not happy for you" she said yes she is she's my friend...few days later she over heard Chelsea say "how come she got promoted & not me". I tried to tell her.
Why doesn't South Africa speak up for Black American Reparations? We played a pivotal role against Apartheid for them. Hmmmmm We have no friends as Black Americans. When will we learn? Agree with you Phil.
Chill
Regarding reparations how come no one is calling out the founders of the NAACP? The last time I checked their people received reparations for the Holocaust. Not to mention that we voted for them like Bernie Sanders who talked against it.
In addition to that we are sending our tax dollars to support their motherland and they are the wealthiest demographic in the US.
We are not a nation plus has a Black American actually put a claim into the ICJ in that Malcolm X wanted to do?
South Africans are still fighting to get their land back and for Economic reparations. Mandela was mentored by Oppenheimers (White people). One of the Greatest public relations move ever.
That's why we must mind our business. It will never change but when they want us to help out for their deportations they never want to be from just that Country, and now we're all Black again. Please they are part of the problem for us too. They come here and smoke, party, and dance riskier than Black Americans. They have multiple children by multiple women, and broken homes more than Black Americans. They do a lot of drugs but yet want to be held on high standards It's sad this discussion is being had but she is playing that card that she believes is a gold card. But I bet they won't let them cross that fence and collect a check.
You’re 10000% correct in your analysis my brother. Some of my African Bros and sis come here and try to be different from my AA people. It’s time we all stand strong and unite, and work together. We need to educate and love each other. Peace.
You tell them Philip they are going to learn.
Well said! Everything that you said. Everything you said is absolutely true!
Quiet quitting is when you do the minimum to not get fired. That is awesome.
What about black on black discrimination in crazy USA 🇺🇲. We should not hide from that.
To be united we have to deal with black on black discrimination🖤
Thank you.I’m a blk immigrant and the blk overseers were the worst.
@@mattiasperrera8119 On point 🤔
-worked full dedication- holiday,called on day off, pass over on advancement many times- watched and learned the business- now is MY competition. Oh my have the tables turned 🙌🏽
That's right....blessings to you
Better tell them Brother Phil 💪🏿
I've had to dumb down just a bit and learn not to give my opinions or suggestions about anything on these jobs. I've had white and black go to tell lies about me to get me fired, especially the Black men. But fortunately my productivity and friendliness with the customers outweighed their lies. The only reason that I left my last casino job was they wanted the employees to be part time and to be on anytime call and I refused after 13y of being a full-time employee. They will take your ideas and suggestions and apply them and never give you credit or thanks or anything like they came up with the idea themselves. I learned my lesson and saw the writing on the wall on whats about to happen in the US thats why I moved to Tanzania during the pandemic. Ill be moving on from here soon bc Tanzania is the worst of the four countries I've been.
Interesting I heard from TH-camrs Tanzania was one of the best.
I also thought it would be great when Magafuli was breathing, but when he turned up the opposite after going missing, & I realised who his replacement really was, I had to alter that belief right quick.
Consider Kenya, Ghana, or Nigeria
I've had management copy my emails VERBATIM as their own work. No credit to me at all while they make me do most of the work while their lazy buddies complain about me daily. But I'll be retiring next year and everyone will be on their own!!! I can't wait!!!
Great podcast. I really enjoyed it. And your spot on about what you have ovserved in the workplace as a black person.
Yes uncle Phil 🙌 👏🏿 ❤ keep telling those truths. We are not meant to be working for other people. It will cost us.
Phil some of us myself I always try to connect with my Black Americans siblings but few respond to me.
Trust me Phil we do try.
All the same I love my brothers and sisters
I look right back at them like whats up? Then they look away from me!
You’re such a gem and a blessing. Love your up front honesty.
This message has finally cleared up for me why some black women are so envious of each other. My experience was so volatile, they scratched my new car, unscrewed the lugs on my tires, spreading lies about me having diseases etc...... The main one Peggy who was asked by my male co-worker, what did she do to make you hate her so much. He told me she said: she didn't do anything to me I just don't like her.
If you are a serious minded, outspoken Black man in the workplace, even if you have an impeccable work record, they will still find a way to get rid of you. Trust me, I've been there.
Fortunate in that I've only worked for Brothers or Sisters. Including supervisors who were excellent buffers against "The Man".
Naïvety will destroy you. Listen to your brothers and sisters that have dealt with these issues for centuries.
Keep up the good work. I’m with you.
As an immigrant, especially one of African descent she must understand the history and culture her adopted country. That culture is totally imbedded with a history and current culture of racism!! Gotta be careful not to be “uppity”😢
You are 💯 percent correct. Did people think we were lying about racism, lack of opportunities, redlining in housing, unable to get loans for businesses due to color etc? 🫤
Dr Phil U R 100% correct about AAW working with White Folks. My daughter & I both have went thru this nonsense. We are both nice looking well dressed and educated and stand up women. They respected us, but Lord, they tried sabotage every single way they could. Thank you for bringing to the light this well known problem in our community. All are not able to own businesses but at least they can get info and be forewarned, like what I did with my daughter.
They're monsters by every sense of the word...
Exactly. That's it. Evil.
And called us animals!…😒
Thank you Phil for this video. We can work our fingers to the bones and still get no promotions.
Better your own country with all that ego that you think is confidence!
Exactly! Jamaicans have serious egos and they want you to think that's confidence because they think they are better than AMERICANS, especially black Americans. This type of behavior stems from Jamaicans class prejudice in Jamaica and they bring that nonsense to America. I'll say this, let them work it out with the white haters and black Americans wait ✋️ on the sidelines because Jamaicans don't like you.... TRUST ME
well said
But you guys are coming in doves in our countries 😂😂😂😂 ehhhh we are just collecting our change!
@@thenativeconservationist no, we are not! Foundational Black Americans could have educated you about racism, but you have to find out by yourself! They are coming legally and will return home! Whereas, you come here and won't go back to your countries!
@@abetteryounow6484 I am talking about whites. I thought you were white with this ignorant comment. African Americans are welcome home on
I appreciate you for being a strong, non-shoe shuffling Black Man - keep up the great work.