Our church is going through a process to become more inclusive after years of being predominantly white, but the pace feels glacial to those of us who are newer members from different backgrounds. Some longtime members are pushing back on changes and we're caught between advocating for ourselves and not wanting to cause division.
More people experience this than they realize.
Different timelines and comfort levels around institutional change create tension between maintaining unity and addressing exclusion.
“Where Are You with The minority experience in majority spaces?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.