I am Mexican-American and speak perfect English but people slow down their speech and use simple words when they hear my last name.
More people experience this than they realize.
Names carry the weight of ancestry in ways that override evidence of competence and belonging, creating prejudgment that must be constantly overcome.
“Where Are You with Discrimination as belonging denied?”
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.