“I was wondering why you don’t have an accent,” U.S. figure skater Mirai Nagasu recalled a parent asking her at a recent meet-and-greet, after asking if she was from California. Nagasu froze, unsure ...

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Microaggressions in the workplace are the little things you say and do that make people feel like they don’t belong. They’re the comments that are meant to be compliments, but end up being offensive.

“Show me what that weird thing is on your wall.” “Could whoever that is with the kid in the background mute their line?” “Someone’s hair is looking very gray these days.” These are just a few examples ...

Microaggression refers to subtle, everyday exchanges and behaviors that communicate derogatory or hostile messages. These interactions can be verbal, nonverbal, or environmental cues, typically ...

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From the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia to the racial slurs that were scribbled outside black students’ doors at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s preparatory school, it is clear that the ...

From backhanded compliments to dismissive jokes, 10 Nigerians unpack the microaggressions they navigate daily. Their stories highlight why these “small” moments matter and how we can deal with them ...

Much has been written about racial microaggressions and how they impact the professional careers of Black employees, yet there is not enough being done to support those employees through the ...

If you've ever doubted that fat-shaming is something that happens every day, just listen to the hundreds of Twitter users who shared their stories last week. Fat acceptance blogger Living~400lbs ...