Ngozi Cadmus

“Let me tell you about being Black from girlhood to womanhood.“

The microaggressions start early:
“Your hair looks like a rat's nest“
“You're pretty for a Black girl“
“You speak so well“
“Why does your food look like that?“
And that's just primary school

By secondary school it evolves:
Told we're “too aggressive“ for speaking up
Told we're “acting white“ for achieving
Told we're “intimidating“ for existing
While white girls get called “confident“
While white girls get called “leaders“

In the workplace it gets worse:
“Can I touch your hair?“
“Where are you really from?“
“You're so articulate“
“You don't sound Black“
And we're still just trying to breathe

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Therapist: “How are you doing?“
Man: “I'm fine.“
Therapist: “Really?“
Man: “Just tired.“
Two months later...
Man: *breaks down in session*
“I've been drowning for years.“

Here's what we don't talk about:
- 13 men die by suicide every day
- “I'm fine“ is often code for “I'm not okay“
- Being Superman is killing our men

At Happiworkers, we believe:
- Real strength is asking for help
- Mental health support isn't a luxury
- You don't have to “keep going“ alone

Ready to support men's mental health in your workplace?
Let's create spaces where vulnerability isn't weakness.
Where “how are you?“ isn't just small talk.
Where being human isn't a failure.

#MensMentalHealth #WorkplaceMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheStigma

Your Black colleagues have been prepared for change. They were ready yesterday, last week, last month, last year, and even the year before that. Wondering if there's a racism issue in your business?

Take a moment to observe and reflect on what's happening around you.

😶 Silence has never been an ally in the fight against systemic racism.

The recent surge in pressure for action caught many companies off guard. In their rush to respond, organisations often resorted to hasty, piecemeal measures, frequently recycling outdated diversity and inclusion strategies under the guise of anti-racism.

Hollow statements, trending hashtags, and clever social media campaigns no longer suffice. Willful ignorance and organisational inertia are forms of racist complicity. Too many companies approach anti-racism as a temporary initiative or a one-time project. But genuine equity isn't about ticking boxes - it's an ongoing commitment that requires sustained effort and accountability.

At Happiworkers, we understand the challenge. It's difficult to sustain momentum on issues that don't directly affect you. That's why we're here to guide you.

We provide:

→Culturally attuned mental health support for racialised employees
→Anti-racist training and education for leadership
→Tools to dismantle systemic barriers in your organisation

Forward-thinking leaders commit to:

🔹Recognising how race is used to disadvantage Black people
🔹Addressing unequal outcomes
🔹Dismantling systemic racism within their sphere of influence

This isn't about performative diversity. It's about ongoing, accountable action.

Remember: Anti-racism isn't a program. It's a fundamental shift in how you operate.

Are you ready to move beyond inaction and create real change? Let's talk about transforming your workplace into a truly equitable environment.

#AntiRacism #WorkplaceEquity #LeadershipAccountability #HappiworkersCare

Picture Inspired by the work of Dr. Kendi