Brilliant Minds, Ignorant Minds

One Man's Journey Through Racism and Self-Discovery

von Vernon M O'Garra

586 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Brilliant Minds, Ignorant Minds is a gripping and thought-provoking debut novel by Vernon M. O'Garra that shines a light on the systemic racism Black professionals face in the American healthcare system and beyond. Based on real-life experiences, the story follows Miles Livingston, a highly educated African American man who battles institutional discrimination throughout his career in hospital administration.From his youth in New York to his days at an HBCU and early career as a DJ, Miles's path into healthcare leadership is filled with both ambition and adversity. Despite multiple degrees and extensive professional achievements, he is repeatedly denied advancement-an all-too-common reality for Black men in corporate America.More than just a personal story or a legal battle, Brilliant Minds, Ignorant Minds is a powerful exposé on how corporations systematically exclude Black voices from decision-making roles. The book provides practical insights for navigating a biased workplace, including: - Strategic documentation and record-keeping- The importance of building supportive networks- Preparing for retaliation when speaking out against injusticeThrough the compelling contrast between "brilliant minds" (those advocating change) and "ignorant minds" (those upholding discriminatory systems), O'Garra makes a bold call for racial equity in leadership.Will Miles break through the barriers or be defeated by them? The answer may challenge everything you thought you knew about diversity in corporate America.

• ISBN: 9798999028648
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 19.06.2025
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Mathews Entrepreneur Group, Inc.