A loved one,
a skilled salesperson
who is also a person of color,
was approached
by someone who desperately wanted
to partner with him.
My loved one
researched this perspective partner.
Within mere seconds,
he uncovered horrid, angry, racist posts
on the prospective partner’s
social media accounts.
My loved one
partnered with someone else.
Experienced people WILL
research you.
They WILL
look at your social media accounts.
They WILL
Google you.
They WILL
ask others
about you
before working with you.
Expect that.