LibraryScenariosWhy being the only one makes you everyone's expert
Scenario

Why being the only one makes you everyone's expert

I am the only person of color on my team and every time something about diversity comes up everyone looks at me to speak first.

Juana
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Singular representation transforms individuals into reluctant spokespeople, burdened with speaking for entire communities they never chose to represent.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with First-generation identity?”

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