Michael K. Wallace,
Johnson City, TN.
This was the opening question to the most consistent family conversation I had during my freshmen year of highschool. It was said as a question, although it was a statement. Yes, I am dating a black girl. Thank you for the reminder. Would you care to know who she is outside of her race? For my grandmother, it was inconceivable.
My grandmother’s reaction stuck with me, and I’m glad it did. I want to be reminded of a reaction that I don’t want future generations to see. Equality must be found, and everyone is a part of it.
Comments are closed.