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How to handle backhanded compliments in professional settings

I am the only Black person at my startup and everyone keeps praising how 'articulate' I am in meetings like it is some kind of surprise.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are receiving praise that simultaneously reinforces stereotypes, making you question whether your contributions are valued for their substance.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The minority experience in majority spaces?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.