AdvertisementNow, one of those women, English, is being transparent about the “micro and macro-aggressions” she faced while in her role. Advertisement“In my role at the academy, I sat in the crossfire between the communities I was advocating for and those I was calling on to champion change. “Fear made it challenging for those who are underrepresented within the industry to trust that I had their best interest at heart. There were also people in positions of power who feared change, feared losing relevance, feared losing money… and feared being canceled.”AdvertisementShe continued:Fear created an impasse. I, like many of my comrades in DEAI, acknowledge that feeling safe, valued and protected is fleeting in this work.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 17, 2023 21:09 UTC