What does it mean to be a Nigger? Is it just a word created to distinguish black from white? What is the real meaning of Colored? Again, is it just another word that was created to separate sections and restrooms? Nigger, Negro, Colored, Black, African-American. These words all have the same meaning but in today’s society they all have come to mean very different things. 40 Hours and an Unwritten Rule: The Diary of a Nigger, Negro, Colored, Black, African-American Woman follows the journey of Racey Thomas, an African-American woman, as she grows through some of the common issues and perceptions of black Americans in predominantly white workplaces. The story examines the true meaning and consequences behind the struggle of fighting “Nigger-type” perceptions and finally advancing to an African-American status. Racey’s journey, told in diary form, is filled with hilarious moments, truthful thoughts, honest reactions, and real situations that all African-Americans have experienced in the workplace.