Uncommon: Black Can Make a Difference (Book 2) - King, Mel
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As the title suggest, Mel King has had many "uncommon" experiences and this book, volume II, documents the continuation of them. The book highlights the many challenges that a Black individual face in regards to recognition, promotion, and acceptance in the corporate arena. Mel had just left the Air Force after his four years of service and began his career in the corporate world. It was in the early seventies, only about six or seven years after a group of ladies helped America put a man into space and orbit our planet by the ability to preform calculations that computers do today; and, they…mehr

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As the title suggest, Mel King has had many "uncommon" experiences and this book, volume II, documents the continuation of them. The book highlights the many challenges that a Black individual face in regards to recognition, promotion, and acceptance in the corporate arena. Mel had just left the Air Force after his four years of service and began his career in the corporate world. It was in the early seventies, only about six or seven years after a group of ladies helped America put a man into space and orbit our planet by the ability to preform calculations that computers do today; and, they received very little recognition for their effort. However, those ladies proved that, "Black can make a difference." Not much had changed by the time Mel left the service and entered the job market.
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I am a Baby Boomer, Black, and grew up in South Central Los Angeles in the 60's and 70's. I have an MBA from Loyola Marymount University and currently reside in Pennsylvania. I have had many challenges throughout my life encountering discrimination, mostly in the subtle, non-overt way.¿ I have made millions for the corporate bottom-line, but received little recognition. On several occasions, I became the lead negotiator for companies in the aerospace industry. It was not in my job description; however, it was noted, in each instance, that the companies experienced its best performance in contract acquisitions and profit. Knowing that I frequently outperformed my peers, and received little recognition, it is painful to see, in today's society, people being promoted or appointed to a position, not based on capability, but on their beliefs, skin color, or association.