“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...
Embracing differences, creating a classroom community
Bridy Palisi, Port Jefferson Station, NY My race card “Embracing differences, creating a classroom community” reflects an approach to education that emphasizes inclusivity and understanding....
I’m not black OR white, ok!
Zahra Hersi, Fairfax, VA I’m a mixed kid and it’s weird because I don’t really act ‘black’, but I don’t really act ‘white’. When I’m...
Breathing their stolen breaths, I ache
Charlotte Kuiper, Sheldon, IA The reason I chose “breathing their stolen breaths, I ache” is because of the history back then. All the lives that...
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...
Every color united under one God
Brynn Franken, Sioux Center, IA I chose these words because it is significant to note that although many of us are different races, we are...
Black and White. Why so different.
Micah Vande Hoef, Sioux Center, IA Why can’t everyone mutually get along?
