African American writers and artists, by the very nature of what they do, will actually enhance or bring … - Jerry Pinkney

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The sense of loss of control over what happens to you at work (and thus in your life is vital). This further involves a sense of fairness as in, I did my part and look where it got me! "The deal," the contract between employee and employer has eroded and been replaced with unilateral power by the organization over the employee.

Jerry Pinkney

African American writers and artists, by the very nature of what they do, will actually enhance or bring together people in a way that might be very, very healthy.

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