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Scenario

When diversity efforts increase pressure instead of support

My company started a diversity initiative and now every mistake I make feels magnified because I know people are watching to see if the Black woman can actually do the job.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The way visibility can become surveillance, making success feel more precarious rather than more possible.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Systemic racism — structure and 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.

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