“If we agree that covering robs us of showing up authentically, then we must also agree that finding the courage to create a new future requires women, people of color and those in the LGBT community to stop covering.” — Trudy Bourgeois Copy Share Image
“A leader cannot demonstrate empathy without a certain level of curiosity and a willingness to be vulnerable.” — Trudy Bourgeois Copy Share
“You are so articulate.” Translated by a person of color as, “I can’t believe someone from your race is so smart.” — Trudy Bourgeois Copy Share
“Covering,” Yoshino says, “is a strategy through which an individual downplays a known stigmatized identity to blend into the mainstream.” — Trudy Bourgeois Copy Share
“I have several friends who are from your culture.” Translated by the person of color as, “I am not racist. See? I have friends… — Trudy Bourgeois Copy Share
“We must choose to use our voice to say that equality should be a reality. For ALL people. We may not all be destined… — Trudy Bourgeois Copy Share
“If we agree that covering robs us of showing up authentically, then we must also agree that finding the courage to create a new… — Trudy Bourgeois Copy Share
