Ever worked with someone who sees you as facilitating their success? You know what I mean, they like what you do because it makes them look better or helps their cause. This is a conversation that we need to have about the convergence of #BlackCladding and #MyBlackFriend.
Decades ago in academic conferences (and also today) it was bringing an Aboriginal person onto a panel speaking about research, where they clearly had no real investment or interest OR they weren't allowed to speak about their experience - acting as props. #IndigenousProps
In govt, in business, in unis, in schools, in medical services, when this happens, they're buying authority and authenticity, but with no real cost and without meaning. It really is window dressing, but there's actually a cost to people doing it. And everyone else.
If you're in the habit of buying authenticity and authority, but you've convinced yourself you're providing opportunity, rethink what you're doing. If you're being used in this way, reach out and ask for help to get out of that situation.
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