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Scenario

How to respond to backhanded racial compliments

My college roommate told me I'm not like other Black people and meant it as a compliment.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Well-intentioned praise based on racial stereotypes forces individuals to choose between acceptance and advocacy.

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 Racial identity — lived experience?”

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.

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