In Louisiana: That’s mighty white of you
Brynda Jean Smith, Chapel Hill, NC Everyone has talked about the casual racism of their childhood, but it took me a while to see how...
Why don’t Afro Americans row?
Felix Muhlebach, Chapel Hill, NC. I was at the Head of the Hooch, 2nd biggest rowing event in the US. More than 1600 crews. More...
Code-switching: an asset, not a crime.
Molly Wanless Chapel Hill, NC To develop and maintain respect in my middle school English classroom, I teach that there are many “right ways” to...
Privileged whites must start the conversation
Marcia Ladd, Chapel Hill, NC. A group from my Presbyterian Church has been studying and talking about the black experience, white privilege and what we...
People judge me because I’m black
Devika Lee Chapel Hill, NC I see your expression. When I say the first three words, and your eyebrows go up because I don’t speak...
I don’t worry about my son.
Janet Newcity Chapel Hill, NC My son is the same age as Trayvon. I never am afraid that anyone will see him as a threat....
