Genre: Nonfiction/Anthology
ISBN-13: 978-0985031640
Dr. Tara Hines-McCoy, a native of Little Rock, AR, is a
compelling communicator who uses her gifts, her experiences, and her faith to
inspire women to take control and move forward in life. Dr. Tara has been a
rising thought leader in corporate America for over 15 years, specializing in
Human Resources. She has worked for Fortune 500 and multinational companies
with multi-state and regional leadership roles. Her professional approach
equips leaders with the tools needed to improve business performance and increase
employee engagement.
As a divorced mother of one daughter, she has a vibrant personality that aids in her ability to connect with people on all levels. Dr. Tara has overcome life-changing experiences throughout her personal and professional career. She has found a way to connect with women by encouraging them to move past their failures, by defining their own character to turn uncertainty into a passion. An avid walker, lover of all things basketball, football, and tennis. She is a self-proclaimed popcorn connoisseur. Of her many accomplishments, Dr. Tara is most proud to be a mother.
About The Book
"Shut’em Down is the battle cry of Black women who have suffered abuse and trauma at the hands of corporate America. Composed of the stories of 20 Black women who have been impacted by racism in the workplace, this anthology not only offers us conversation starters on how to combat racism on the job but also transformative ideas to create safer workspaces for Black professionals."
Excerpts...
Chapter Title: Black Roadblocks
Racism is an interesting creature as it can be presented in such
an unobscured manner that it slides right over your head. As you trek along in
life, the smallest or biggest milestones and accomplishments will somehow take
you back to that day and time you were faced with roadblocks. That is when you
know for sure that you, too, have come face to face with some form of
unacceptance, micro-aggression, racial hostility, double consciousness, or
colorism. If you are like me, you have told yourself that you are not bothered
by these biases. However, together with overtime, they can create doubt, lack
of confidence, and uneasiness for no logical reason besides the fact that, deep
down, you are always trying to ensure you are as good or better than the white
athlete, student, or colleague.
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MY REVIEW OF 'SHUT'EM DOWN...
Title Shut'em Down: Black Women, Racism & Corporate America
Author: Tara Hines-McCoy
Publisher: Shero Productions, LLC
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating; Five
Review:
"Shut'em Down" by Tara Hines-McCoy
My Opinion:
Wow! This was some interesting read as you read of 'twenty Black women who have been impacted by racism in the workplace.' As I read about each of these women, all I could do was shake my head, knowing the truth was all over the place; yes, I am a black woman and could identify with many stories. I was left hoping that this novel will get into the hands of white people who need to read this book. It will definitely give you how many of us 'Black Women' feel about the 'White Privileged' as it applies to these racisms and corporate America stories.
I loved the conclusion of 'Shut'em Down' ... "Where Do We go from here?' 'Will there be a change in corporate American when it comes to the treatment of Black women?' All that is left to say is there is hope! But in reality??? There is still a lot left on the table that still needs to be done. We definitely need to know just who our friends are... Black, as well as White. Now, I know I have probably hit some sour areas for many for saying that, but the truth is all right there in front of you, especially if you are a 'Black Educated Woman' and any of these stories have hit you in the face.
Pick up the read and see for yourself how well-written these stories are presented. I am sure you may be able to identify with many of the 20 stories. Thank you to Dr. Carey Yazeed and to all that presented their stories and many I could identify with upfront and center. Hopefully, one of these days, we will be able to say, 'Shut'em Down all the way down!' And that sounds good to me!
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