She is just a white girl
Emma Steadman, Durham, NH The University System of New Hampshire As someone who grew up as a white U.S. citizen, I have not personally dealt...
I hate being so very “basic”.
Candice, Birmingham, AL Interestingly I only know 1/2 my heritage. as life has changed I find myself wishing I had more culture or flavor, that...
Things aren’t always as they seem
Richard, Richmond, VA This applies not only to racism and prejudice, but EVERYTHING!! That homeless person on the corner? They might have a Ph.D but...
Just another small-town white girl
Addie, Warrenton, VA I mean, those six words sum me up in a very basic way, but they are true. Growing up majority-white smallish town...
White people don’t season their chicken
Carter Stoecker, Warrenton, VA It may horrify some, but sometimes I eat unseasoned chicken. I wear khaki shorts often, as well as hawaian shirts. I...
“Basic white girl”, who’s not white.
Betsy F, Minneapolis, MN p>I grew up wishing I was white. I was raised to hate my culture, my eyes, my language, and my background....
“Basic white girl, you’ll never understand.”
Rebecca Robrahn, Holland, MI. No matter how much I try to learn and read and participate in conversations, I’m told I can’t understand, will never...
Oh, where’s your accent from?
Martyna, Manassas, VA When I started working in the local pizza place one of the Hispanic girls said to me: “First time I met you...
I’m not a basic white woman
Sydney, OH Assuming who I am based on what I look like will keep you from moving forward. Don’t judge me and I won’t judge...
Twitter trends hashtag white girl problems
Kaitlyn Gravatt, West Long Branch, NJ. Monmouth University Whenever I click on Twitter I see #whitegirlproblems. How is Starbucks running out of my favorite drink...
I’m white, but I’m not basic.
Savannah B, Bowling Green, KY. Though I don’t lose sleep over it, I hate being called a basic white girl. Just because I wear leggings,...
