Since George Floyd's murder there has been a lot of reflexive reactions from non-profit institutions around the world trying to play "catch up " when addressing structural racism and inequality within their ranks. While from the outside this is good, many of these institutions unknowingly or knowingly, put the burden of educating and pushing forward these difficult changes on their BIPOC employee's. I cant tell you how many work shops, DEI seminars or diversity conversations ive been asked to be apart of. It can be overwhelming. Frankly I'm tired. I wanted to see if other folks are having similar thoughts and experiences.
Absolutely, it’s tiring. While I haven’t had the same experience at my job I can understand how frustrating it must be. I agree that this will die down and so I’d also like to strike while the iron is hot, but I don’t have the answers.
It might be helpful for us to come together and discuss strategies, perhaps enlist a professional to talk to us about this. Frankly its a lot of pressure, I don’t know the answers. Donna Walker-Kuhn might be a great resource.