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Overqualified and Overlooked: Job Rejection as an Autistic Black Woman
Autism & Identity, Black & Neurodivergent, Gender & Autism, Autism & Daily Life, Autism & Employment, Education & Advocacy, My Story, Letters & Reflections, Guides & Resources Alisha Brown Autism & Identity, Black & Neurodivergent, Gender & Autism, Autism & Daily Life, Autism & Employment, Education & Advocacy, My Story, Letters & Reflections, Guides & Resources Alisha Brown

Overqualified and Overlooked: Job Rejection as an Autistic Black Woman

I recently applied for a job I was more than qualified for. Not just on paper—I mean in practice. I had the skills, the experience, and the drive. Honestly, I probably could’ve run the entire warehouse on my own if necessary.

But none of that seemed to matter.

Despite everything I brought to the table, I was overlooked. Again..

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Introducing: The Awkward Autistic Black Girl’s Blog “NeuroNotes: Buzzing Thoughts”
Autism & Identity, Support Needs Spectrum, Black & Autistic, Gender & Autism, Autism Myths & Truths, Resources & Toolkits, My Story, Awkward Moments, Mental Health & Self-Care, Voices from the Hive, Reflections & Letters, Social Justice Alisha Brown Autism & Identity, Support Needs Spectrum, Black & Autistic, Gender & Autism, Autism Myths & Truths, Resources & Toolkits, My Story, Awkward Moments, Mental Health & Self-Care, Voices from the Hive, Reflections & Letters, Social Justice Alisha Brown

Introducing: The Awkward Autistic Black Girl’s Blog “NeuroNotes: Buzzing Thoughts”

Introducing: The Awkward Autistic Black Girl
Welcome to The Awkward Autistic Black Girl

Hello and welcome!
If you’re reading this, first let me say — I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re autistic yourself, love someone who is, or you’re simply curious about the experiences of autistic women (especially Black autistic women), you’ve found a safe corner of the internet where authenticity comes first…

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