Hush Money

How One Woman Proved Systemic Racism in Her Workplace and Kept Her Job

By: Deborah Harris, Jacquie Abram, Delilah Harris

Narrated by: Peg Barcelo

Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Hush Money tells a story that is all too familiar to Black people across the globe with the case study of Ebony, a young Black woman who was living in poverty, struggling financially, and finding it hard to make ends meet. It describes how she obtained a job with an organization, after years of working dead end jobs, that put her one step closer to living the American dream. But it also describes how that dream turned into a nightmare when she became a victim of systemic racism in her workplace, was stripped of all dignity, confidence and strength, and was left with three choices: suffering in silence to keep her job, resigning to keep her sanity, or waiting to be unjustly fired.

Hush Money also tells a story of triumph that breaks down the strategy Ebony used after years of suffering that not only proved systemic racism in her workplace, but also allowed her to keep her job and receive a six-figure settlement from her employer, among other things, to buy her silence.

©2020 Jacqueline Harris (P)2021 Jacqueline Harris

Fantastic read

As a white person this was incredibly illuminating! Seeing how one black woman had all the receipts to prove that she did excellent work, and she was constantly foiled in just trying to live her own best life by manipulative racists, gave me a deep feeling of senseless injustice. The story was so well told that I was on the edge of my seat, and I'm anticipating getting to read the next book with great impatience.

A MUST READ:

Heartbreaking, intense, sad, triumphant, empowering and so much more.
This book is a full chronicle of an all too common experiences of horrific, deplorable and disgusting treatment Black women receive at work. Eboni (our heroine) did not take it workplace racism lightly, she did the excruciating task of documenting, fighting back and winning. This book serves as a thorough roadmap for us to follow. If you are experiencing racism at work. Follow Eboni’s plan to fight back! If you are an employer or one who works with black women read this book and reconsider how your treatment has impacted our lives. Buy this book today. You will not be able to put it down.

a must read

Couldn't stop listening to this. Held my attention to the end. one of the best books I have listened to over the years.

Great read!!!

Very powerful story!!! The author’s detailed description of the pain she endured is phenomenal and heart wrenching; it was as if I were experiencing her pain first hand. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone that has experienced workplace discrimination personally, or would like insight on the trauma caused by workplace discrimination.

Powerful story

This is an incredible story that so many African Americans unfortunately experience. Ms. Abram takes the reader through every horrible detail so the reader feels her pain and frustration. Thank you for sharing your story.

Systemic Racism- Engaging read!

The story was written and performed well. The events are said to be inspired by true events. It is full of incidents of micro aggressions and out right racism, but the storyline is engaging and keeps you rooting for good to prevail. The main character continues to remain optimistic through it all. I sincerely hope some of the incidents are dramatized for effect.

Covert Racism Uncovered!

This is literally one of the best and most detailed recollections of workplace racism that I have ever read. It is what a lot of us face in corporate America, but are not prepared enough and detailed enough to document every situation like this woman did. I realize that it is a fictional story, but it is based on truth in reality. It’s a must read for sure. I encourage everyone who has experienced workplace racism to listen to this book on audible or by the hardcopy. I encourage every C suite executive, who considers him or her self, an ally, or co-conspirator to read, and re-read this book. It’s happening all around us, and we are being denied opportunities to show our excellence because of stupidity and racism. Organizations are also being denied the opportunity to benefit from our innovative, developments and minds. Again this is a must read, beautifully written, and articulated throughout.

This story is incredible.

A must read. This book is an eye opening story on covert racism in the workplace.

The Real Way To Fight Racism At Work

Unfortunately so many of us have similar experiences in the workplace. Hush Money gives us a road map of how to fight back and win! Thank you for putting these horrific but real experiences to paper and showing us how to win !!! This book is worth every single penny !!!

What a story!

Listening to this story was heart breaking and inspiring at the same time. Great job!