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Scenario

When citizenship papers cannot guarantee acceptance

I am a naturalized citizen but I still carry my passport everywhere because people question my right to be here based on how I look.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Legal belonging offers no protection against social rejection rooted in racial and ethnic prejudice.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Immigration and identity?”

Peri

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.