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...
Everyday she sees my race matters.
Carniesha Kwashie, Philadelphia, PA. This is in response to my white staffer and the racism she sees I endure as we work on an project...
Managed education despite resistance. Still uncertified.
Sunny G. Sampson, Albuquerque, NM. I managed to obtain one degree, still paying for it. Have attempted two other degrees. The debt and the education...
We are people, not your mascots.
Jacob K Tingle, San Antonio, TX. As the grandson of an Oklahoma Choctaw, I am deeply sensitive to the negative impact of stereotypes. Though no...
I am still an American citizen.
Yousuf Khan, Potomac, MD. I was born and raised in Springfield, VA before moving to Maryland. When you ask me where I’m from, expect me...
