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My Black Job: A Story of Black Careers

My Black Job: A Story of Black Careers - Hardcover

by Cedric J. Strickland
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Availability:In StockContributor:Cedric J. StricklandSeries:My Black JobAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2025-06-19Pages:60
Language:EnglishPublisher:Neua PublishingISBN-13:9798992514421UPC:9798992514421Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Careers, Social Topics, African American & BlackBook Topic:Prejudice & RacismSize:8.27 x 5.83 x 0.31 inchesWeight:0.56Product ID:SCK02NHA44

My Black Job - A Celebration of Black Excellence Across Careers, History, and Innovation

What is a Black job? The answer is simple-every job is a Black job.

My Black Job is an inspiring and educational book series that showcases the limitless career possibilities available to professionals, students, and dreamers everywhere. This beautifully illustrated collection celebrates excellence across various fields, from astronauts to entrepreneurs, dancers to doctors, and inventors to activists.

My Black Job: A Story of Black Careers - A vibrant introduction to an array of exciting career paths, encouraging young minds to dream big and explore possibilities in STEM, the arts, trades, and more.

Whether you are a young reader discovering new aspirations or an adult celebrating historical and modern day achievement, My Black Job is a series that uplifts, educates, and empowers.

Why This Series Matters

  • Encourages young minds to explore a wide range of careers.
  • Honors historical and modern figures who have shaped the world.
  • Celebrates ingenuity, talent, and perseverance.

Written and illustrated by Cedric J. Strickland, this series is a labor of love, dedicated to inspiring and empowering youth and professionals alike. With stunning illustrations and engaging narratives, My Black Job is a must-read for anyone seeking to celebrate excellence.

Every job is a Black job-every dream is within reach.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Neua PublishingISBN-13:9798992514421UPC:9798992514421Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Careers, Social Topics, African American & BlackBook Topic:Prejudice & RacismSize:8.27 x 5.83 x 0.31 inchesWeight:0.56Product ID:SCK02NHA44
Strickland, Cedric J.: - Cedric Strickland is a product leader, educator, and storyteller whose career bridges Silicon Valley innovation and social-impact advocacy. A Product Manager on Google's Gmail team, he guides features that serve billions of people while steering complex privacy and regulatory initiatives. Prior to Google, Cedric spent a decade at Microsoft, where he helped launch the first machine-learning-powered Windows release and managed teams of talented professionals across the globe.Away from big-tech corridors, Cedric has a passion to share knowledge, be a mentor, and uplift others. Cedric's passion has taken him into classrooms, as an instructor in Texas State's nationally acclaimed MathWorks STEM outreach program, and as a professor in the University of Washington's CSS graduate program. Most recently, Cedric is the author, editor, and illustrator of the My Black Job series, amplifying diverse career stories and championing equitable access to opportunity.Raised in downtown Atlanta and armed with a Computer Science degree from the University of Notre Dame, Cedric now mentors emerging technologists, consults on AI-driven product strategy, and unwinds through boxing, travel, and personal-wellness pursuits. Whether refining a billion-user product or penning his next chapter, he remains committed to innovation with intention.
Publisher: Neua Publishing

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