{"product_id":"plantation-theory-the-black-professionals-struggle-between-freedom-and-security-paperback","title":"Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Graham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"With laser-like precision, Graham fuses together our collective cultural memory and experience as he captivatingly describes \"the contract\" so many of us sign. A tacit agreement to don the cloak of cultural invisibility in exchange for the basement keys to the palace.\" -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eDr. Joy A. DeGruy\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003ePost Traumatic Slave Syndrome\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten to speak for those who've been without a voice throughout their professional career, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom \u0026amp; Security\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the realities that countless Black corporate professionals face despite best efforts to prove their worthiness of opportunity. It challenges the status quo and urges future generations of Black excellence to recognize how much power they wield and evaluate closely the benefits and the detractors of choosing to work in Corporate America. From cover to cover, Black professionals are faced with an urgent question-why work twice as hard for half the recognition and a third of the pay? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with transparent and often shocking firsthand accounts, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Plantation Theory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e also serves as a veil remover for those in positions of privilege and power as they embark on a journey of abolition rather than allyship. For individuals and corporations, it demands a commitment to end participation in the behaviors perpetuating inequitable environments. Graham pointedly places the accountability squarely on the shoulders of those most responsible and asks will marketing to Black and diverse talent match the reality of the daily lived experience they will soon call reality as employees? Or will these entities engage in adequate self-examination, heartfelt contemplation, and reflective discussions to do the hard work of no longer being a sideline participant in the marathon of inequity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Black professionals, the vision for the future will require a confrontation with the notion of freedom versus security. For companies and individuals in privileged positions of power, performative measures and diversity theater are no longer enough. Graham's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlantation Theory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e reminds us that historical approaches are no longer viable pathways to what must become. It's no longer a matter of capability, but of willingness. There is much work to be done for the willing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 19, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52483790766387,"sku":"9781953307590","price":28.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/dmtZYTFGbGp3SEtsdjJvbWN6YnRiZz09.webp?v=1759766357","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/plantation-theory-the-black-professionals-struggle-between-freedom-and-security-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}