CASE SCENARIO

Mya Harris, a $26-$year$-$old LGBT $+$ Afro$-$Canadian from Kanata, Ottawa, just moved to

Toronto to start her new job as a Computer Programmer for ACE Technologies Inc. Prior

to accepting the position, Mya had several conversations virtually with her department

manager, Michael Georges, and the Human Resources Manager, Heather Small, about the

position she was taking over and what she would be bringing to the team. Mya felt

confident that the new job was exactly where she wanted to be$.$

Upon arrival at her new job, Mya was given a tour of the office by Michael, who, when

greeting her, commented on how neat and long her braids were. Mya's hair is locked$*.$ He

also asked if it was her real hair. Slightly taken aback. Mya smiled and nodded. It was not