Periagoge
Scenario

How to handle being the only representative

I have been the only Black family in our subdivision for eight years and I am exhausted from being the diversity ambassador for every neighborhood event

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being tokenized by well-meaning people creates an invisible burden that isolates you from the community you live in.

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

“Where Are You with What you owe your community?”

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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