First, be sure you can document all of the performance problems. If you can make it clear that there are objective standards that are simply not being met, your ass is basically covered. Second, do your best not to rise to the bait, as it were. Tell the people that you're very disappointed they feel that way, but your complaint has nothing to do with race, and everything to do with performance. Then show them the documentation, stats, whatever, and try to work with them to improve their performance. Make sure they feel supported and recognized and I don't think you'll have a problem.
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