Unfortunately, no matter how explosive, unfair or what-have-you the situation is, one must keep his/her cool ALL the time. “Violence”, my friend has no place in modern society…

May i say, this reactionary, i-will-whoop-your azz-when i don’t get my way mantra,is by extension what is ailing Africa as a whole today.(Somalia, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Liberia,et al)

Oh, nice to meet you btw.

As humans, especially Africans, we endure too much and let some issues that would make a Westerner explode, slide. We let them slide most of the time just because we’re a peaceful and misunderstood people and also because the odds are stacked against us (all the time, even in our own countries!)
But becauase we’re humans, there always comes that one day that the fire within grows so big you can’t contain it anymore. Then you snap! and may God bless whoever caused it!

If Someone is harrassed, intimidated & or demeanded at the work place, they should contact HUMAN resources. It is as simple as that charlee. I am sure Kstp,just like most companies do have policies that adress these things. You dont resolve to “violence”(verbal/physical or otherwise).

Now,we are all human. Sometimes we do and act out reflex. Perhaps, Jen did indeed get harrased and or intimidated. I get that. You believe she did the right thing by resorting to “violence”(note the qoutes). I dont. I believe she should have resolved her grievances with her management, superiors and relevant authorities. At least that is how i should have done it, if i were sane . Sometimes, we are not. She should live with the consequences.

Pass my regards to Jen and i wish her the best. Jen,if you are reading this Charlee, i will still

You and Flora are still of the perception/impression that we need to just put on that sheepish-negro smile and walk around the place, because we’re trying just to get by.
There’s nothing about MERIT in your arguments! You think she should go a become the floor mat at that company because they’re probably taking a chance on her!

Nelima/Sankara & the rest of the sympathisers. Charle,this is what i call Mshamba(Shagsmodo?) in swahili,meaniing bushman .

You dont act like that..especially if you have a future in the industry. If she was some big shot,yes,but you are mere measly intern.

I am sure someone will find her ferocity and toughness an asset. Perhaps, Perhaps. Goodluck Jen.

@ Flora, I see maintaining a job is all that matters to you! Good There is no part in your post that suggested you even cared to know the details…real black & white thinking right there.

Anyway, we got to know how to operate in this system. This system doesn’t reward anyone for losing their cool at the job. No matter the reason. All losing your cool gets you is the instant gratification, like drinking too much; the next morning you always regret it. Especially when you are Black in America. They expect you to lose your cool. They fear you. And no matter what you think about fear, it gets you nothing but distance between you and those you need. Why do you think Obama never let them get under his skin?

I think what sista should have done was gather her things, and carefully walked out of there. Then map out her next more. MN is an at-willl employment state, so employers can let you go for any reason…as long as the reason is not protected under the Equal Employee right. So if sista thought her firing was illegal, then she should have followed the proper course and sue their a$$.

As far as getting fired, it’s the risk in working for someone else. We should all expect it. No matter how nice you have it work, you don’t have tenure. If you want that, get your Ph.D and go be a professor.

Jennifer #1 fan, I feel your pain, but it is what it is. If you don’t play the game, you pay the price. I’m not suggesting we sell our soul, but sometime you got to play to your boss’ ego.