Dont be afraid to be different.
Allie Cohen, Baltimore, MD. Journalism 175 Class Being unique is what allows the world to be interesting and helps facilitate the creative flow of ideas....
If you hurt, I will listen.
Kevin Johnsrude, USA. If you feel unwelcome or unheard or afraid, hang out with me. I promise to listen fully and lovingly to what you...
Still afraid for my loved ones
Shari Washington, Clinton, MD. Angry that in 2014 I still fear for my beautiful brown children and their children simply because of the color of...
I’m afraid for my black child
Juli, Brooklyn, NY. There are places in this country that I would never live because of the racism in certain areas. Eventually my daughter might...
Mixed baby coming soon inlaws afraid
Thomas Campbell, Allentown, PA. Me from Bronx NYC, she from Mclean VA. Her parents are affraid our child will never be given a fair break...
I wish I wasn’t so afraid
Travos MS For the most part I if I see someone of a different race I don’t know I get really scared and nervous…as in,...
I’m afraid of muggers and police
Jose M Moreira, Brooklyn, NY. What I mean to say is, I am afraid that one person that has the concept of robbing, stabbing and...
I’ve been guilty of hurtful discrimination.
Jonathan Routon, Riverside, CA. Often times people are afraid to own up to past racism due to how they may be judged. I must confess...
“Darker than White, Lighter than Black.”
I grew up afraid of race. I was scared to even say “My mom is Black, My dad is white.” (It took a lot of...
What are you so afraid of?
Addam Walker, Beaumont, TX, I’ve experienced white woman crossing to the other side of the parking lot to walk past me, the sudden locking of...
Afraid of Not Being “Asian” Enough
Gwyn, Chicago, IL. My Dad was born in Japan to a Caucasian Father and a Japanese mother. He moved to America with his father and...
I’m afraid I’ll hurt your feelings
Eileen Morgan, Durham, NC. #afterferguson I’m part of the “dominant” race with privileges that I did not earn. I’ve been listening and learning about racism...
Born with the privilege of serenity.
Elinor Hilton, Portland, ME. I’m white, and I was born with the privilege to not have to think about my race all the time. I...
I’m afraid for my Black son.
Jamita Hood, Kansas City, MO. I feel these type of forums and programs are excellent don’t get me wrong. I will say that first! It...
