Didn’t need to think about it
Erin. Race was something I didn’t need to think about or worry about growing up, because it didn’t seem to exist. I say this because...
My bias is not your fault
Lisa Cali. It is important to take ownership of your own issues and stop blaming the victim.
“Wow, you speak so well” Surprised?
Jonathan. Growing up and into my professional career, I have been reminded countless times that some how I stand out because I am “black and...
White immigrant, same looks, different story
Mila. I look similar to a white american, yet have a very different background. I do not fit into the minorities profiling agenda… I rarely...
They didn’t think I’d be here
Jermaine Funchus. I grew up constantly having to ‘defeat’ the odds. As a child, I learned to use the doubts as my own personal motivation....
I will be a better ally.
Becky Waldorf. I’m a white female. I’ve never been racist, but I haven’t always been ANTI racist. Within the past few months I’ve joined the...
There is nothing special about me.
Kelli Puckett. This is how I grew up thinking about myself, now I use it as motivation to stop thinking about myself.
I mean, you’re not “black” black.
Heather Toler. I come a very diverse background and identify as black, whenever someone who usually is white, says this to me I wonder what...
White privilege shouldn’t exist, but does
Brian Andera. I always thought white privilege meant something to the effect that I was racist, which I reject soundly. Since opening up dialogue recently,...
I refuse to let hate win!
Alana Kirk. I love everyone no matter their race, gender, or sexual orientation and truly believe that hate and most of the issues we face...
Thought being “not racist” was enough
Deslie. For all my life, I thought being not racist and having friends, mentors, and thought-partners of all colors was enough. Its been just recently...
Proud to be together despite differences
Jervetta Burns. I was proud to be married to a white man for 24 years. He was proud to be married to a black woman....
“There is more than one Black”
Shalanda. People tend to assume that I am from America when they see the color of my skin, I am from the Virgin Islands. I...
They didn’t think I’d be gay.
Jameia Atkinson. My parents have been married for 58 years. I am the youngest of 5 girls, all of which are straight ans married.
I’m surprised how articulate you are.
Ed Weaver. I went to a private school for grades 1-5 and after I transferred to public school. My teachers were surprised that in a...
Why do you call me “sir”?
Nick Gomersall. I grew up in a predominately white part of NJ, and went to school in Philadelphia, PA. Upon taking my first job at...
I am more than just Black
Patrice Boone. My color may be the first thing you see, but take time to explore what is beyond the surface. You might discover that...
