Thread by @mikamckinnon

I’ve gotten quieter & quieter about my dual citizenship because it feels ever-more precarious.

I’m white-passing from a benign country, went through the American education system with high marks in US history, & did excessive public service even as a teen.

And yet.

I have it so easy, yet it’s still scary.

I hsve the Best Case Scenario for American immigrants, and it’s still noticeably hostile.

If it’s scary & stressful for me, how much worse is it for anyone a smidge darker? With a stronger accent? With less cultural acclimatization?

If you’re in a position to have mentees, students, employees, or others where you’re in a position of authority:

Be gentle.
Check in.

It just keeps getting scarier. Even if you can’t do anything else, knowing your boss recognizes this shit is fucked up helps.