Workplace Discrimination & Economic Racism Guide

How Can We Break the Monopoly? Why Economics Needs More Black and Brown Voices

Leave a Comment | Economic Inequality | Martin Kush | February 2, 2025

Economics dictates policy, money flow, and who gets access to opportunities—but it’s overwhelmingly white. Black and brown economists are critically underrepresented, and that impacts everything from labor laws to housing policies. This article breaks down why diversity in economics isn’t just about fairness—it’s about better, more effective policymaking. Read on to see why representation matters and how we can push for change.

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Let’s Talk About the Hidden Cost of “Colorblind” Economic Policies

Human Behavior | Martin Kush | September 1, 2024

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Discrimination in the Workplace, Workplace Equity

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How Workplace Racism Shattered My Health—And Why I Chose to Walk Away

Leave a Comment | Human Behavior | Martin Kush | February 19, 2024

Discover how workplace racism and stress led to severe health issues, including TMJ disorder and tooth loss, and why I chose to leave. Learn strategies for escaping toxic environments and prioritizing your well-being.

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Discrimination in the Workplace, Diversity Training, Implicit Bias

When White People Say That Black People are “Overqualified” — What They Mean

Economic Inequality | Martin Kush | January 28, 2024

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Discrimination in the Workplace, Implicit Bias, Workplace Equity

The Myth of Black Excellence – Why Black Leaders Face Higher Scrutiny

Leave a Comment | Current Events, Economic Inequality | Martin Kush | January 2, 2024

Black excellence is celebrated—but at what cost? Claudine Gay’s resignation from Harvard exposes the intense scrutiny Black leaders face. This article examines how systemic racism creates impossible leadership standards and what we must do to change them.

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Discrimination in the Workplace, Workplace Equity

I Wish My White Colleagues Had Not Included Me in This Email Thread

Leave a Comment | Human Behavior | Martin Kush | April 24, 2023

An email thread revealed subtle racism in the workplace, eroding trust and triggering trauma. Here’s how microaggressions harm professional environments.

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Discrimination in the Workplace, Diversity Training, Workplace Equity

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How Writing Saved My Sanity From The Evil Attacks Of Racism!

Leave a Comment | Human Behavior | Martin Kush | April 10, 2023

Writing became my therapy against workplace racism and microaggressions. In the process, I discovered the roots of systemic inequality and wrote a book, Economic Racism: Memoir of a Heroic Nonconformist, to propose radical solutions for equity. This journey transformed pain into purpose. Read on for the story behind my fight for justice.

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Discrimination in the Workplace, Implicit Bias, Workplace Equity