Smart black kid plays tennis alone.
Raheem Cash, Alexandria, VA. As a kid I spent a lot of time being one of two or three black kids in honors classes. Spent...
Being biracial and adopted is complicated
Lauren Juanita Hines, Alexandria, VA. I am the American melting pot personified: born to a Mexican father and Caucasian (white, mostly Irish) mother, raised by...
I’m not White, I’m Ashkenazi Jewish
Edna Jan Jacobs, Alexandria, VA There are only 14 million Jewish people in the whole world. Is it a religion? Is it ethnicity? I am...
Privileged White Girl, Am I Really?
Tina Myrum, Alexandria, MN. Growing up in a small town, there was not a lot of racially diversity. However, I listened to the news, read...
My skin color shouldn’t be a negative thing
Ceira Stewart, Alexandria, VA There have been so many issues about those who have a darker skin complexion as if there’s a disease. Nobody should...
My daughter isn’t a “China Doll.”
Debra Cope, Alexandria, VA. Adoption is beautiful, and I really don’t mind helping others navigate the awkward preconceptions that accompany it. But this phrase just...
My Mother Hated My Dark Skin
Mike Elliott Alexandria, VA My mother was brown. Her skin a shade so perfect until the day she died she was “Puddin” to her family...
I don’t see color
Patty Hall, Alexandria, VA. I have a precious bi-racial blessing; My Grandson. He doesn’t see color either, but sadly he knows other people do. There’s...
Respect for black President; my dream
Susan Cooper Alexandria, VA I’m not black, but I really wish that more Americans would show some respect for our first black President.
My March On Washington Freedom Kiss
Isabel “Scottie” Dalsimer Alexandria, VA It was a bright and sunny day in August 1963. I was 25 years old and just back from a...
Rejected or accepted: Race or not?
David Zetoony Alexandria, VA When race is considered in a contest — whether its use is lawful or unlawful, ethical or unethical, motivated to equalize...
COMPASSION ANGER GOOSEBUMPS RISE I WEEP
HELEN CANNON LOUNSBURY Alexandria, VA I WEEP FOR THE HARD FOUGHT PATH WE ALL HAVE BEEN ON AND STILL ARE ON FOR RACIAL AND HUMAN...
powerful, struggle, overcome, justice, music, civil rights
Brian Lounsbury Alexandria, VA The Civil Rights movement was powerful, and such a struggle to overcome the injustices of one group toward another in a...
“How we get along in Washington, D.C.!”
Isabel “Scottie” Dalsimer Alexandria, VA It was a bright and sunny day in August 1963. I was 25 years old and just back from a...
Defend oneself without being called racist?
Michael Skinner Alexandria, VA Does an altercation between two persons of different races automatically equal racism by one or both of the participants?
PROUD TO BE A BLACK MAN
Beniyam Matewos Alexandria, VA I stand up for myself and my beliefs. I stand up for those i love! I speak my mind, think my...
