Any African American CRNA's around?

I'm just curious to know if there are any African American CRNA's or SRNA's currently that can give me a little insight on your experiences either in school or in the workplace? Not to bring race into the issue but I was just curious.

I was once told that you've got to have "thick skin" to go into this career because it's not very inviting to begin with-- but some will have it tougher than others. For the most part the person informed me that some schools are relatively gender driven {Men over Women} and then race becomes a factor after the men have been taken into consideration {white women over black men} And then black men? Finally black women. All other minorities {asians, indian, etc} are considered before blacks.

This really broke my heart as it was the most ridiculous statement I'd ever heard. It shook my confidence and made me really question myself about going into this however I really want this.

I'm really embarassed to post it but it's been heavy on my mind ever since I was told and I just finally got enough courage to discuss it and get peoples opinions on these experiences. I'd like to hear from American and Non African Americans in regards to this. Maybe Non-African Americans have witnessed things or come in contact with individuals who've either gone through it or have themselves been guilty of mistreatment while in the program.

Please inform.lsebeg:

Thanks you guys... I truly believed in my heart that there was no merit to this absurdity, but I just thought I'd toss it out there for just a little feedback--this eases my mind a lot.