As a black person, I carry a weight that has been passed down from generation to generation. This weight is called the “black tax.” A long history of racial unfairness and economic inequality has taught me that it is my job to support my extended family and community financially….
My motivational push has always been me, myself and I. I’ve been through the worst. I’ve seen it all. I’ve had to persevere. I’ve had to take risks, so giving up is just not an option because where I am right now, I’m a hundred steps ahead from where…
If you are black then in all likelihood you have heard the term “black tax”. The urban dictionary describes black tax as “The extra money that black professionals are expected to give every month to support their less fortunate family and extended families.”. As a young black professional I…