Corporate America is a place where the almighty dollar rules...right? Race, ethnicity and gender are non factors when it comes to a company trying to make as much money as possible...right? In this episode we discuss the racial and ethnic barriers to entry, roadblocks for advancement and much more concerning Corporate America.
Kojo Mensah-Bonsu was born and raised in North London, England to Ghanaian parents. While still in high school, Kojo moved to Washington D.C. by himself before playing basketball at Washington State University. After his college basketball days were over, Kojo played professional basketball in Europe for 6 years before retiring. Post basketball, Kojo has established a career in Corporate America on the business side of information technology. That has encompassed IT hardware and software sales, IT consulting services and software virtualization. Currently he occupies a leadership role for a global organization in the United States. Kojo feels blessed to have a full and happy life with his wife and 3 kids.
Kojo co-hosts an EXCELLENT podcast called: The Dabu Podcast. You can find the Dabu Podcast here: (www.thedabu.com) or here: (https://open.spotify.com/show/36XtCxnR3Q5NJka2LKzjpy?si=oI0iXUFdQB6_7a07BpX_hA)
WHAT IN THE...Word
Proverbs 11:1 - A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight.
WHAT IN THE...World
How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+to+be+an+anti+racist&hvadid=77996737074217&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_71zxdsggav_e)
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