#RealTalkWednesday I've had no Black professors and few Black classmates in ecology and marine bio classes, no Black coworkers or supervisors in field and lab jobs, and one Black lab mate in grad school. I've met a lot of great people in the seabird community... 1/4
and have had many amazing experiences in the field! I feel blessed, truly. But it has been lonely in a sense. 2020 is the first year I have encountered other Black seabird researchers. I started working with seabirds in 2013. I want this to change! We need this to change. 2/4
I don't mean to criticize (too much). It hasn't been perfect, but it hasn't been miserable either. I've made great friends and mentors. But the lack of diversity is an issue. But when I tell you all of the #BlackIn weeks have given me strength and hope! It's inspiring to see. 3/4
Are you or someone you know Black and curious about seabirds? Wondering what it's like to live on a beautiful remote island where the animals outnumber you 50,000:1? Hit me up! I'll be happy to convince you that the seabird life is THE life to live. We belong here too. ✊🏾🌊 4/4
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