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Coffee No Cream Ep. 37 - HR Can Be Unsafe for Black Women, Even When You Work In the HR Department

What happens when HR isn’t safe, even for Black women who work in HR? In this episode of Coffee No Cream, Erin Braxton sits down with Tai Robinson, an HR professional who shares a Coffee No Cream moment that challenges the idea that HR is a neutral or protective space for Black women. Tai talks candidly about reporting racially charged behavior, being dismissed, and ultimately being labeled “messy” for doing her job. Her story exposes how power works inside organizations, who HR is really designed to protect, and why proximity to the system does not guarantee safety. This conversation is for Black women who: 👉🏿 Have been told they were “stirring the pot” for speaking up 👉🏿 Work in HR or closely with HR and expect better 👉🏿 Have experienced gaslighting, minimization, or silence after reporting issues 👉🏿 Are navigating toxic workplaces and trying to protect their peace This is not about complaining. It’s about clarity, boundaries, and understanding the game so you can move differently. ☕️ Coffee No Cream is a judgment-free space where Black women share the moments that happen simply because we are Black — and what we learn from them. Chapters 00:00 Intro and what this episode is really about 03:31 Meet Tai Robinson, HR professional and author 04:16 How Tai transitioned into HR 06:30 HR as a power structure, not a safe space 08:45 Reporting racially charged behavior to leadership 11:45 Being labeled “messy” for doing the job 13:30 What happens when Black employees trust you in HR 15:40 When raising concerns puts a target on your back 18:50 Knowing when a workplace is no longer survivable 20:30 Retaliation, mobbing, and forced exits 23:30 Allies, isolation, and who really shows up 27:00 Why HR protects the organization first 31:45 When and if HR should ever be trusted 34:00 Seeking support outside of your job 36:15 Therapy, documentation, and protecting yourself 38:30 Legal options, EEOC realities, and missed deadlines 44:30 Why many cases never move forward 47:45 The cost of stress on Black women’s health 52:30 Choosing peace over proximity to power 56:45 What Tai wants Black women to know before they speak up 59:45 Final reflections and closing thoughts Connect with Tai Robinson https://survivingtoxicworkplaces.com Tai's TikTok:   / taikwandor   ☕ Join the Coffee No Cream Community We talk about career, confidence, workplace trauma, healing, and navigating life as Black women, without apology. ► Join the private Facebook group:   / coffeenocream   ► Access 2,000+ free educational resources: https://coffeenocream.com/free ► Book a Motion Hour with Erin to figure out your next step: https://coffeenocream.com/motion/ ► Coming Soon...I’m building a private space for people who don’t want to wait alone. No specific details yet, just intention. If you want to be the first to know, visit https://coffeenocream.com/community