I'm applying to grad school and all the diversity essays assume I have a clear narrative about overcoming racial adversity but my story is messier and more privileged than that.
More people experience this than they realize.
The institutional demand for neat stories of struggle can silence the complex realities of those whose experiences don't fit prescribed templates.
“Where Are You with Mixed-race identity and belonging?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.