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Scenario

When you're the only one like you in your workplace

I have been the only Black person at my company for three years and I am exhausted from always being the one to speak up about diversity issues but also afraid of what happens if I stop.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The burden of representation creates a lonely space between authentic selfhood and organizational tokenism.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Belonging vs. fitting in — the distinction that matters?”

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.