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...
Diversity is Humanity Sharing Common Strengths
Yvette T. Waters, Boston, MA. Diversity is the strength we share for reaching common goals and moving forward. This is the key to the true...
Black 365 days of the year.
Marquez Jones, Houston, TX I chose “Black 365 Days of the Year” because in my heart and in the manner that I live my life,...
“Don’t act your color”? We’re radiant!
Avis Danette Matthews, Glenarden, MD “Don’t act your color.” I recall hearing that phrase a lot while growing up in the ’60s in Prince George’s...
Sometimes we should just listen quietly.
Lucas Sullivan, Christiansburg, VA Michele’s presentation on the Race Card Project had me in a tizzy for days thinking of what I could say. What...
White in America, Gringa en Sudamérica
Kiersten Stiles, Watkins Glen, NY Student at Corning Community College
WHITE SKIN. BLACK/RED HERITAGE. FAMILY PRIDE
Holly White Roddam, Canada I am 68 years old. I grew up in a bi-racial family in Nova Scotia, Canada. This was not a common...
