When you look at another person [of the same race or ethnic… - Vernā Myers

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When you look at another person [of the same race or ethnic group], you see your future success in them, but you don't see the same possibilities in those who are different.

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Verna Myers is an American diversity consultant, Harvard-trained Lawyer, Activist, Author, Cultural Innovator, Founder and President of The Verna Myers Company and corporate executive in her role as the Vice President of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix. Myers gave a TED talk in 2014 called "How to Overcome Our Biases? Walk Boldly Toward Them."

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