#blackandbrownintheivory #graduateschoolingwhileblack #careerguidance I had been promoted in a previous role, and while meeting with my new direct manager, she asked what my plans were for a new course that I was to develop. When I told her my plans, she thanked me and followed up by sharing her own thoughts. We talked about a few other things and scheduled our next bi-weekly check-in. She ended the conversation by saying “do what you feel is best in designing the course; I t