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How to handle being tokenized as a cultural expert

My coworkers keep asking me to explain cultural moments they see on social media and I realized I've become the office translator for my entire race.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Workplace diversity can transform individuals into unwilling representatives of entire communities.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Code-switching and double consciousness?”

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