I am bi racial and confused.
Najm, Burlington, IA As early as I can remember I have been flooded with questions “are you mixed?” “what are you mixed with?” ” is...
“We Must Not Forget The Past”
Cindy Anderson, Burlington, IA I chose this because I have to hold on to memories of my daughter! Southeastern Community College, WB Iowa
Mental health is just as important
Danville High School, Burlington, IA Mental health is often over-looked especially in sports and in the place that I attend school. Its “weak” if someone...
Touch my hair? Permission is needed.
Tyrek Johnson, Burlington, IA Not very many people know this but I am from Chicago, Illinois. My parents moved to Iowa because they found better...
Mommy, I want to be Vanilla.
Jasmin Marie Harpe, Burlington, NJ. It has been hard to fit in to both societies growing up as a biracial child, especially being in academia...
Judge people with closed eyes.
J. William (Bill) Batey, Burlington, NC This is a picture of my wife, white Granddaughter, black Grandson and my two bi-racial great grandchildren. I am...
To understand privilege and uplift all
Kaydence, Burlington, IA Race is a social construct, but with that came real life issues. I am thankful to have the opportunity to learn about...
How is your last name Sanchez?
Chelsea, Burlington, NC I am constantly referred to as white, and I do not speak Spanish. I am mostly Puerto Rican and Italian and have...
I’m Pasty and I Know It
Abby Korschgen, Burlington, IA People have always been around me showing off their tan, but no matter how hard I try, I can’t tan. I...
Won’t speak up, fear of judgement.
Shaniah Bartlett, Burlington, VT. I feel that on my college campus, I am not invited to speak out when it comes to race. Sure, they...
Pull up your pants young man!
Jennifer Roberts, Burlington, VT. White or black, with your super sized pants hanging off your skinny boxer baring a$$, your large stiff ball cap set...
Many people groups, but one race
Melissa Beth Burlington, VT The more we focus on NOT being racist, the more we are teaching children of this society that they must see...
Pulled Over. Charge? Driving While Black!
Arnie Gundersen Burlington, VT I am white, teaching in the “whitest” state in the Union. Yet Burlington has a huge immigrant and black community. While...
Because I’m white, I’m racist?
Jackson Macdonald Burlington, VT Although I am white i got to a school that is split almost evenly white and black. We are a very...
