Our friend group has always been diverse but lately there's tension around how I identify myself as mixed Latina when some people think I'm not 'really' Latina enough, and others get defensive when I talk about experiencing racism. We used to avoid these conversations but now the silence feels worse than the awkwardness.
More people experience this than they realize.
A social group must navigate competing claims about racial authenticity that threaten the relationships that sustain them.
“Where Are You with Mixed-race identity and belonging?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.