I got into Harvard but I'm embarrassed to tell anyone in my neighborhood because they already think I'm acting white, and I'm scared I'll become someone they can't recognize.
More people experience this than they realize.
Achievement within dominant systems can create painful tension between personal advancement and community belonging.
“Where Are You with Class identity and class consciousness?”
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.