Recently two executives departed their respective positions. Both were African-American men and so the debate rages over whether they broke down barriers for younger black executives who are looking to occupy the corner office.

“The subject of race has proven to be delicate for African-American executives, many of whom prefer to view themselves as — at least publicly — an “an executive who happens to be black.” They have earned the right through hard work, they say, to be judged on their merits.”
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