We're trying to make our neighborhood association more representative of our changing demographics, but every time we modify our structure or outreach, some of the founding members act like we're attacking their legacy. Meanwhile, newer residents say our pace of change is glacial and performative.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group is caught between honoring its history and evolving to meet present needs, with different members experiencing urgency differently.
“Where Are You with Class identity and class consciousness?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.