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The Emotional Burden of Being the Only Black Voice in the Room
In this deeply personal episode of Black All Year, host Steph Edusei takes us back to September 2022 for a powerful reflection on the challenges of being the only Black person in predominantly white spaces. Originally recorded after a particularly frustrating experience, Steph opens up about the emotional toll of representation and the often-overlooked burden placed on Black individuals in leadership roles.

With candid honesty, Steph shares her feelings of anger and disappointment when conversations about the deteriorating experiences of Black and brown people are met with silence. She highlights the pressure to speak up, th ...