The Audacity to Be Seen: Affirming Your Identity in White Spaces

There’s a special kind of fatigue, "TIRED" that comes from being the only one in the room.

The only Black woman in the meeting. The only voice in leadership that understands the nuance of culture, code-switching, and microaggressions.

And yet—we keep showing up.

But what if we showed up differently? What if we stopped contorting ourselves to fit into boxes not made for us? What if we allowed ourselves the audacity to be seen—fully, boldly, unapologetically?

Affirming your identity in white spaces isn’t about rebellion, t’s about restoration. It’s about remembering that your voice is valuable, your perspective is necessary, and your presence is powerful.

At The RARE Collective, we’re not asking for a seat, we’re not building a table, we are building a HOUSE. A safe haven for us to retreat and gather more tools and weapons to fight. And when you walk in as your full self, you give permission for other Black women to do the same.

Affirm yourself today. And tag a sister who needs to be reminded: you belong.