Taking a minute to reflect on @gameandcolour means for me as an ambiguous looking (and, at times white passing) woman of colour [in games].

We started this group over 2 years ago. I was tired of going to PROFESSIONAL networking events and hearing "no really where are you from" and "you look exotic" and "I don't see colour".

Desperately needed a space to just exist, breathe without all that "well-meaning" garbage

YALL. IT'S BEEN LOVELY.

We talk about game dev but also immigration, tackling tough conversations, culture & roots, signal boosting, promoting our own games, salary/jobs...

The last years were spent focusing on building a strong community foundation. Our all BIPOC social events have gone from small to the space being crowded

Really happy that we've all rallied around this community. Interested in supporting us? Give @gameandcolour a follow!

ALSO, the public consultation on "Systemic Racism and Discrimination within the Jurisdiction of the City of Montréal" is a now available in English and French.

Required reading here: https://ocpm.qc.ca/fr/r%26ds?fbclid=IwAR2-zIO0VM-TbUoelvjKEchHI5WIoZTlhHgMUSCq9RPfoTTRoZ-2Kg5-WLY

In being surrounded by other POCs, I've come to appreciate where my roots are from and embrace who I am. It's easier to resist that pressure to "blend in"...

I grew up in the very white suburbs of New Jersey. Hated and didn't understand my hair. Thought my skin was dirty-looking. Missed out on picking up Spanish.

Now that I accept myself more; I'm working to undo all that.. It's never too late to reconnect.

TY Game & Colour fam