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thought is on his mind around that specific time. At 8:00 the first thing he says he does when he wakes up is ask himself “Does this outfit make me look “too black” for my workplace?” This is something I think about just about every day of my life when I wake up in the morning when deciding what to wear. I consider where I’m going, how everyone else will dressed, and if my outfit will be considered “too black” by the people there. I remember growing up my parents would always tell me never to sag my pants, wear baggy clothes, or wear anything else that would perpetuate a negative stereotype towards black males. Because of this over time I’ve brought this thinking with me when I go shopping for clothes and shoes, always keeping in mind is it

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