There's a lot of drama and discrimination in the workplace, but probably only a handful of people have experienced the race discrimination as much as the people of color who started entering predominantly white offices a few decades ago. Tom Floyd was born in Gary, Indiana in 1929 and operated his own advertising firm before working as a designer for the Inland Steel Company. There, his insights on racism dynamics were formed.

"As a 'BLACK' white collar worker having willingly and conscientiously taken an active part in America's leading social pre-occupation... An experiment called 'Integration' ... I feel compelled to assess my total experience on discrimination, and perhaps the experiences of other Blacks by saying…. 'INTEGRATION IS A BITCH'...," Tom Floyd commented.

Floyd used his personal experience as the only black man working in a white environment in the 60s, showcasing the absurd reality he was forced to be a part of. The cartoonist was a proponent of meaningful racial understanding and cooperation. His comic series 'Integration is a Bitch' was released in 1969, a time where the vast majority of works like it were rejected by publishers, too scared to deal with such a sensitive subject. Luckily, Floyd's work managed to squeeze its way into the pressing machine, and people say it's relevant even today.

Scroll down to check Floyd's vintage-style comics filled with disgraceful discrimination examples and best comebacks to the shortsighted racists themselves.

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Did You Know Him?

Did You Know Him?

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    Clap Clap Clap

    Clap Clap Clap

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    It's St. Patrick's Day..... Where Is Your Shamrock? It's Black History Week Where Is Your Dashiki?

    It's St. Patrick's Day..... Where Is Your Shamrock? It's Black History Week Where Is Your Dashiki?

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    Oh No Fred..... He Works Here

    Oh No Fred..... He Works Here

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    Ya' See... Thay're Taking Over....

    Ya' See... Thay're Taking Over....

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    It's A Brilliant Idea.... Who Helped You With It?

    It's A Brilliant Idea.... Who Helped You With It?

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    ... And This Is Our Negro!

    ... And This Is Our Negro!

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    We Had A Nice Colored Man Cuttting Our Grass Yesterday... And You Know.. He Didn't Steal A Thing....

    We Had A Nice Colored Man Cuttting Our Grass Yesterday... And You Know.. He Didn't Steal A Thing....

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    If I Told You A Joke.... Would You Get Offended? ... And Then This Colored Guy Said..... And Then This Hillbilly Said.......

    If I Told You A Joke.... Would You Get Offended? ... And Then This Colored Guy Said..... And Then This Hillbilly Said.......

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    Rape! File This.....

    Rape! File This.....

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    Thats Right, Ali... Hit Him... Knock His Head Off...

    Thats Right, Ali... Hit Him... Knock His Head Off...

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    Sorry... But All Of The Men Are Out Of The Office Now.. Could You Call Back Later?

    Sorry... But All Of The Men Are Out Of The Office Now.. Could You Call Back Later?

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    #13

    Maybe They Don't Serve People In Sport Coats... Maybe These Waiters Don't Like To Be Called Boys

    Maybe They Don't Serve People In Sport Coats... Maybe These Waiters Don't Like To Be Called Boys

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    Some Negroes Beat Up My Boy Last Night!

    Some Negroes Beat Up My Boy Last Night!

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    Here Are Some Of My Kids Old Clothes... I Thought That Your Kids Could Use Them....

    Here Are Some Of My Kids Old Clothes... I Thought That Your Kids Could Use Them....

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    Race Is Unimportant At Abc Engineering. We Got Three New Employees..... 2 Ones And 1 Five

    Race Is Unimportant At Abc Engineering. We Got Three New Employees..... 2 Ones And 1 Five

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    Hi Boss.. Remember That Problem That You Couldn't Solve.. Well I Just.....

    Hi Boss.. Remember That Problem That You Couldn't Solve.. Well I Just.....

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    We Can't Give You A Raise Simply Because You Are Colored...

    We Can't Give You A Raise Simply Because You Are Colored...

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    ....now You Speak In This And... And...

    ....now You Speak In This And... And...

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    Hi 'Ya Fellows! Good Morning Whitey

    Hi 'Ya Fellows! Good Morning Whitey

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    We Felt That You Would Like A Window With A View.....

    We Felt That You Would Like A Window With A View.....

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    Eh.... No Seats

    Eh.... No Seats

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    #23

    The Following Words Are Never To Be Used When Addressing A Black Person

    The Following Words Are Never To Be Used When Addressing A Black Person

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    #24

    Have You Seen My Coin Purse?

    Have You Seen My Coin Purse?

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    #25

    Average Looking... What Do You Mean... My Blond Wife Is Average Looking...

    Average Looking... What Do You Mean... My Blond Wife Is Average Looking...

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    What Do You Think About Negroes In The Street... I Mean.. Crime In The Streets....?

    What Do You Think About Negroes In The Street... I Mean.. Crime In The Streets....?

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    When I Was Young I Belonged To A Gang,... But, That Was Different... I Have Nothing Against Negroes... Some Of My Best Friends Are Culturally Deprived. If You Think We Mistreated You Blacks... Look How We Did The Indians

    When I Was Young I Belonged To A Gang,... But, That Was Different... I Have Nothing Against Negroes... Some Of My Best Friends Are Culturally Deprived. If You Think We Mistreated You Blacks... Look How We Did The Indians

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    Shh.... Here He Comes!

    Shh.... Here He Comes!

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    One Of Your Soul Brothers Beat Me Up Last Nite!

    One Of Your Soul Brothers Beat Me Up Last Nite!

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    For Heaven's Sake, George.... Tell Them How Well We Treat You!

    For Heaven's Sake, George.... Tell Them How Well We Treat You!

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    I Don't Know What Happened..... When You Came They All Moved

    I Don't Know What Happened..... When You Came They All Moved

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    Well-We Won't Be Needing This Anymore.....

    Well-We Won't Be Needing This Anymore.....

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    You Two Probably Know Each Other.....

    You Two Probably Know Each Other.....

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    .... Now Lets Face It... If Blacks Were On Top... They Would Treat Whites The Same Inhumane Way.....

    .... Now Lets Face It... If Blacks Were On Top... They Would Treat Whites The Same Inhumane Way.....

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    Hire Some Negroes.. Quick! Look, Boss.... I Got Our Image Maker

    Hire Some Negroes.. Quick! Look, Boss.... I Got Our Image Maker

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    Discrimination Complaint.....? See Mr. George Brown

    Discrimination Complaint.....? See Mr. George Brown

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    'we Are Pledged To Do All In Our Power To Assure Genuine Equality Of Opportunity In Employment...'. In Comparison With Other Bigoted Companies, Abc Engineering Is Very Outstanding. We Do Everything To Make Our Employees Happy Here!

    'we Are Pledged To Do All In Our Power To Assure Genuine Equality Of Opportunity In Employment...'. In Comparison With Other Bigoted Companies, Abc Engineering Is Very Outstanding. We Do Everything To Make Our Employees Happy Here!

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    Make Sure That These Pictures Are Sent To The Black Dispatch..... Afro American News, Etc.

    Make Sure That These Pictures Are Sent To The Black Dispatch..... Afro American News, Etc.

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    May I Sit Here Or Are You One Of Those Black Militants

    May I Sit Here Or Are You One Of Those Black Militants

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    #40

    ...you're The First Colored Fellow That He Has Ever Seen....

    ...you're The First Colored Fellow That He Has Ever Seen....

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    But, We Thought He'd Make You Feel At Home!

    But, We Thought He'd Make You Feel At Home!

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    Illustration By Tom Floyd

    Illustration By Tom Floyd

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    George... A Cup Of Coffee, Light On Cream

    George... A Cup Of Coffee, Light On Cream

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    I Got This Job Because I'm Colored. Why?

    I Got This Job Because I'm Colored. Why?

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    #45

    Does He Get A Report Too?

    Does He Get A Report Too?

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    #46

    Ya See..... They All Can Dance

    Ya See..... They All Can Dance

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    #47

    Boo!

    Boo!

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    7 More Minutes Of Integration!

    7 More Minutes Of Integration!

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    #49

    Ya' Know,... I Wouldn't Mind If A Nice Colored Fellow Like You Would Live Next Door To Me

    Ya' Know,... I Wouldn't Mind If A Nice Colored Fellow Like You Would Live Next Door To Me

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    I Think George Is Trying To Tell Us Something

    I Think George Is Trying To Tell Us Something

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    There Is No Need To Write In Your Race On This Application... Just Put... Where You Live...

    There Is No Need To Write In Your Race On This Application... Just Put... Where You Live...

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    What... You Don't Like Watermelon, George? George.... We Have A Treat For You...

    What... You Don't Like Watermelon, George? George.... We Have A Treat For You...

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    Your Report Was Good.... But.....

    Your Report Was Good.... But.....

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    #54

    Let's Get One Thing Straight... You Weren't Hired To Solve Engineering Problems....

    Let's Get One Thing Straight... You Weren't Hired To Solve Engineering Problems....

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    #55

    Boy... Do You Need A Haircut!

    Boy... Do You Need A Haircut!

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    Hey, Doc... Here Is A Good Heart Donor Prospect....

    Hey, Doc... Here Is A Good Heart Donor Prospect....

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    We've Always Had An Outstanding Integration Record

    We've Always Had An Outstanding Integration Record

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    #58

    Let Me Show You How To Do That!

    Let Me Show You How To Do That!

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    There Were Some Cute Colored Kids On Tv Last Night

    There Were Some Cute Colored Kids On Tv Last Night

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    See.... Here Is Proof That You Deprived Guys Can Make It

    See.... Here Is Proof That You Deprived Guys Can Make It

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    #61

    He's Got A Knife! No.... For The Third Time I Don't Carry A Knife!

    He's Got A Knife! No.... For The Third Time I Don't Carry A Knife!

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    Still Want To Buy My House? It Will Be A While Before The Neighbors Get Use To You!

    Still Want To Buy My House? It Will Be A While Before The Neighbors Get Use To You!

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    Illustration By Tom Floyd

    Illustration By Tom Floyd

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    Don't Call Him Boy!

    Don't Call Him Boy!

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    Soul Brother..... I'm So Glad You're Here....

    Soul Brother..... I'm So Glad You're Here....

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    I Made Them With Peanut Brittle And Nigger Toes

    I Made Them With Peanut Brittle And Nigger Toes

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    I Belong To The Naacp... I Send My Daughter To An Integrated School.. But... I Still Can't See Open Housing

    I Belong To The Naacp... I Send My Daughter To An Integrated School.. But... I Still Can't See Open Housing

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    Only At Abc Engineering Could You Find Fringe Benefits Like This… Ah… Miss Jones… I Simply Detest Exhibitionism…

    Only At Abc Engineering Could You Find Fringe Benefits Like This… Ah… Miss Jones… I Simply Detest Exhibitionism…

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    Now See Here, George, Somebody Has To Be Low Man On The Totem Pole

    Now See Here, George, Somebody Has To Be Low Man On The Totem Pole

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    This Is B. T. Jones.... He Is Well Liked Here...

    This Is B. T. Jones.... He Is Well Liked Here...

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    Now In Preparing Good Bar-B-Cue....

    Now In Preparing Good Bar-B-Cue....

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    Bigots... Extremists... And White Racists.....

    Bigots... Extremists... And White Racists.....

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    And Here Are Some Slides Of My Wonderful Vacation In Alabama....

    And Here Are Some Slides Of My Wonderful Vacation In Alabama....

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    #74

    Why Aren't All Negroes Like Ralph Bunch?

    Why Aren't All Negroes Like Ralph Bunch?

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    How About A Little Luck... George?

    How About A Little Luck... George?

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    ...for My Reward In Heaven....... Why?

    ...for My Reward In Heaven....... Why?

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    You're Late, Mr. Brown!

    You're Late, Mr. Brown!

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    You Will Be Our Second Attempt At Integration

    You Will Be Our Second Attempt At Integration

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    It's Brotherhood Week

    It's Brotherhood Week

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    #80

    Now He Has The Wrong Attitude...

    Now He Has The Wrong Attitude...

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    Hooray.... Alabama Won!

    Hooray.... Alabama Won!

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    This Image Report Reads As Follows...

    This Image Report Reads As Follows...

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