Always searching for where I belong
Tyler Brown, Ellenwood, GA I chose the phrase “Always searching for where I belong” because it encapsulates my journey as a young black female who...
Between worlds; belonging fades, identity searches.
Jake Dinh, Lake Forest, CA Being Vietnamese but born in the US created a feeling of disconnection for me neither fully connected to Vietnamese heritage...
Why don’t I look like them?
Julianna Day, Elmira, NY Differences in appearance due to my background have caused me to not only feel confusion in the past, but also a...
I’m Not Here For Your Comfort.
Nila Dulcio, Sugar Hill, GA My purpose is not to make people feel comfortable when I’m around; but I also don’t strive to make people...
Not Black Enough, Not White Enough
Heleen Moyer, Troy, PA Growing up, being a mixed girl, -also with a Hispanic father that was never around- , I never felt like I...
