Judged by Locs, but not my heart

Samyiah Presley,
Grand Prairie, TX

I chose these six words because they reflect the experience of being judged based on my appearance—specifically my dreadlocks—rather than who I am as a person. As a lighter-complexioned Black American with locks, I face assumptions and stereotypes tied to my hairstyle, which has deeper cultural meaning. My race card highlights the tension between self-expression and societal judgment.


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