Periagoge
Scenario

When solidarity becomes exhausting performance

I smile and nod when my white friends make comments about other Black people because I'm tired of being the spokesperson.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The burden of representation can make us complicit in our own marginalization.

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 Masks and personas we wear?”

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.