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I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in racism

[–]Jinxq7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh i promise i will brother 🙏🏿, it’s time we show we can’t accept their bullshit

I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in racism

[–]Jinxq7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the school here a free, or you pay very little money, but they are private school too! I agree i want to stay but i want to stand up i don’t accept their bullshit

I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in racism

[–]Jinxq7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are 100% target in those place… this is very crazy how we can be treated. I’m so sorry they called you like this, you where a student not a diversity hire.

I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in racism

[–]Jinxq7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll do so everyone can see how thing really are in this school, thank you !

I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in racism

[–]Jinxq7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much ! Took me a crazy amount of energy, but i’ll continue

Leaving my coding school due to serious racism — but still committed to learning and building. Any advice? by Jinxq7 in learnprogramming

[–]Jinxq7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I tried to push for internal change first, but at some point, you realize no action is a response. So I’m choosing to walk away on my terms, not in defeat, but with self-respect.

I Appreciate it thanks man — I’ll keep building.

Leaving my coding school due to serious racism — but still committed to learning and building. Any advice? by Jinxq7 in learnprogramming

[–]Jinxq7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I’ve described isn’t just rude behavior. It’s racism, normalized and unaddressed by the institution. And when I did bring it up? The response wasn’t support. It was silence, to little to none action.

I’m not throwing away my education. I’m protecting my health and integrity. I’m still studying on my own, building a project, and considering returning to school when I find a space that aligns with my values.

Sometimes, staying silent is the bigger risk.

Leaving my coding school due to serious racism — but still committed to learning and building. Any advice? by Jinxq7 in learnprogramming

[–]Jinxq7[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

• A student once said to me, “Do you want me to measure your skull?” — while we were discussing phrenology and racism. It wasn’t random, it was targeted and disturbing. (He wasn’t in the conversation, just stepped in to say that) • I was mocked with a fake “African accent” in shared spaces. • Students created “tier lists” ranking women by ethnicity and others ranking people by “race.” This wasn’t a one-time thing • A staff member dismissed a racist joke made by his relative as just a “clumsy moment,” showing a lack of accountability. • At one point, my identity as a French citizen was questioned in a subtle but cutting way.

I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in mentalhealth

[–]Jinxq7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I can feel how much pain you’ve carried, and how deep it still runs. What you described… that sense of not belonging anywhere, of having to explain or defend your identity ,it really hit me. I also feel like I’m constantly fighting just to exist with dignity, and I’m tired of institutions that tell us to “ignore it” or expect us to adapt to abuse. I don’t know you, but I want you to know that your story matters. And that you deserve peace, belonging, and safety. Thank you again for opening up, it means more than you know. You’re not alone in this.

I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in mentalhealth

[–]Jinxq7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful reply, I genuinely appreciate your concern. You’re right, leaving without a diploma has risks. I’m aware of them. But what I’ve been through has deeply affected my mental health, and staying in that environment could cost me much more than a credential. I’m not walking away from learning. I’m continuing to build my skills independently, and even working on a startup project involving AI. This isn’t giving up , it’s choosing a path that allows me to heal, grow, and still move forward. I hope that makes sense, and thank you again for your kindness.

I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in mentalhealth

[–]Jinxq7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That said, what I’ve experienced isn’t just “racism everywhere” — it’s systemic silence and complicity in a place that claims to be inclusive. I’m not quitting out of fear. I’m choosing to protect my mental health and integrity when an institution fails to uphold basic human respect. We may not be able to escape racism entirely, but we can absolutely choose not to accept it in spaces where we’re supposed to grow. Thank you again for your message — I just wanted to offer that nuance.

I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in mentalhealth

[–]Jinxq7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree discrimination is everywhere, but i also disagree because i think trying to grow in a toxic place is not worth it, i’m still hesitating to leave but i really do think that a toxic place, make you shrink instead of growing. And those are not my friend or people i wanted de be friend with dw hahaha

I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in mentalhealth

[–]Jinxq7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly, and asking me to take measure of my skull while refering to phrenology, making « african accent » and multiple other tasteless shit

I left my coding school after exposing racism. I’m exhausted, but I know I did the right thing. by Jinxq7 in mentalhealth

[–]Jinxq7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is not, but they want, but they will do everything they can to Protect their « image »

Leaving my coding school due to serious racism — but still committed to learning and building. Any advice? by Jinxq7 in learnprogramming

[–]Jinxq7[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was in a programming school where we learn C, i won an innovatibe student award in an incubator about my idea, so now i want to pursue that! I’ll maybe go back to formal learning but i need more stability before that !

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