text: Good article. I suspect the author was in the wrong field. As a black woman in a similar environment, I encounter the same issues but my passion for my job gives me armour. If you love what you do, you are less affected by the negatives that come in many and varied forms. The firms could have a better mentorship program but I am encouraged that although slow, what is 'normal' changing and diversity will be better supported. Secondly, building relationships with people forces them to see you and vice versa. Not everyone will want to be your friend and sometimes, colour has little to do with it. Build your network to sustain you in and out of work and build a life that makes you happy.