Only you can command today’s change!
Alexxus Sidney, Kent, OH. In order to alter the way in which our society operates, WE have to step up and allow ourselves to be...
Racism now denies that Racism exists.
Kristina Weems, Virginia Beach, VA. In order to implement any real change, we must take off our blinders and cure our cultures ignorance. Love needs...
“Waiting on the World to Change”
Hannah, Norfolk, VA. I chose this quote from a popular John Mayer song because it so relevant to where we still are today. This song,...
No apologies for who I am
Stanton Lawrence, San Antonio, TX. Throughout my professional life, I have experienced efforts to devalue or negatively assess the contributions of blacks in the work...
A “Racist” charge changed my life
Robert Crosman, Anchorage, AK. Explanation: I was a good liberal, with the milk of human kindness in my veins, when a black student I viewed...
Change must come from within you
Anonymous, Portland, OR. Honestly, the change had to come from within. I grew up in a very white area and my parents were raised in...
Differences never change but opinions do
Molly W., Denver, CO. I am a 6th grade teacher and my class has been reading Fire From the Rock about the integration of Central...
Prejudice is taught; let’s unteach it.
Karen W. Gronau, Perry Hall, MD. I taught elementary school for four decades. I saw a good change over the years. My classes became more...
I am comfortable in my skin.
Tyheim Price, Philadelphia, PA. I am proud of my skin color. I would not change it even if I could. I am proud of it...
Change begins with how I parent
Kara Cordell Oklahoma City, OK Submitted via: NPR’s Talk of the Nation
Holy Cow! It’s a black person!
Bonny Hanan Cottonwood, AZ I am not a racist and I know this sounds bad. However, I grew up in a very small town that...
Institutions are racist, but individuals change.
Nicholas Thomspon, Denton, TX. We discussed racism in my freshman sociology class. “Institutions are racist” is not an original thought of mine, but I do...
FACADE USED TO DIVIDE A PEOPLE
Karen Bernod, Brooklyn, NY. Fear and ignorance drives HATE. The World continues to change becoming more diverse. CHANGE is always good. LOVE conquers ALL!!!
Generations: slaves, maids, marching, why?, what?
Louise S. Malone, Albuquerque, NM. My family were originally slave owners in South Carolina. I watch the point of view change with each generation.
I will not change for anyone.
Kaylee Doney, Las Vegas, NV. I think these words could go for anyone but I chose these words because being white, along with other races,...
