I am light-skinned enough that people assume I am white until they hear my last name, and I never know whether to correct them or let them reveal their true thoughts.
More people experience this than they realize.
Racial passing creates ongoing decisions about identity disclosure that affect both personal authenticity and strategic safety.
“Where Are You with Postcolonial identity and decolonization?”
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.