In a Class of My Own
Marcus Garcia, Chicago, IL I chose these words that have been plucked straight out of InuYasha. If you aren’t familiar, InuYasha is about a half-demon...
A reflection of my ancestors’ sacrifices
Elizabeth Franklin, St. Louis, MO I’m from St. Louis, MO, but I currently attend Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. My family has always been...
You like this type of music?
Valkyrie Hall, Janesville, WI I grew up very diverse with music since I grew up around many people from country to rap, so sometimes people...
He didn’t come to our wedding.
Timothy Houston, Kansas City, MO I will let the words speak for themselves.
Hi, I’m Black and I’m PROUD!
Elecia Terrell, Arlington, TX I’m very proud of my blackness. To many, we’re too loud, always angry, ghetto, love chicken and watermelon, always on government...
Created perfect the first time around
Jasmine Dixon, Virginia Beach, VA Gods image of you is how we are created. This is the the body he wanted us to have. Along...
Stop Asking if I am oppressed!
Reem, Grand Prairie, TX This six word race-card projects reflects on the common misconception or stereotypes that Arab women who wear the hijab face. Often...
“We Must Not Forget The Past”
Cindy Anderson, Burlington, IA I chose this because I have to hold on to memories of my daughter! Southeastern Community College, WB Iowa
From the shadows into the light
Dulce K Struthers, Mount Vernon, WA I grew up undocumented and am still unlearning my behavior and ways of thinking to not draw attention to...
Born here, questioned like an outsider.
Tufani Mayfield, Boulder, CO I have always been a fan of haiku and the literary condensing abilities it cultivates. Last yesr I taught my chat...
You appear to like white women
Matthew Barrett, Houston, TX I’ve heard this from different women of color more times than I would like. I’m not entirely sure what would cause...
You’re too pretty to be black.
Brandi N. Scarlett, Lansing, MI. When people ask me what ethnicity I am, I get excited. I am so proud to be mixed race. My...
I’m Italian, West Asian, North African
Leah Granen, Santa Clarita, CA I grew up thinking I was second generation 100% Italian/Sicilian. I realized that my grandfather and great uncles had Americanized...
My dad’s grace, helped me grow
Kimberly Cuthbert, Wayne, PA My dad has experienced some extreme racism having been born in 1942. He has shared his stories to remind my brother...
Stop talking like a white girl
Jasmine Baker East Lansing, MI Growing up I was placed in the gifted and talented program in my elementary school. I learned to speak what...
