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Allyson Waller

Allyson Waller is freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

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‘Your ideas are constantly stolen’: Black corporate worker shares how she knew she was a ‘diversity hire’

‘They think they doing you a favor.’

On May 26, 2023 by Allyson Waller

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‘Your ideas are constantly stolen’: Black corporate worker shares how she knew she was a ‘diversity hire’

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