Latino, but I am a Republican
Andres, Colorado Springs, CO As a second generation Mexican, with 2 parents that at one point came here illegally. I vote republican, I am a...
Grandma’s racial rejection disappeared with Olivia
Elizabeth Clair Winslow, Denver, CO. No one from my immediate family showed up when George and I were married. But when Olivia was born, all...
My white guilt is all gone.
Caryn Boddie, Littleton, CO. I’m a goodhearted person who has always been extremely sensitive about people being treated unfairly. I’ve always stood up for people...
I fight for Americans, whatever color
Damon Williams, Florence, CO. I served four years in the 82nd Airborne Division from Jan 2001 to Jan 2005. Served in three tours and would...
We are all different, that’s amazing.
Devyn, Broomfield, CO I just wanted to highlight the fact that each person is completely different from the next we all have our own qualities,...
For God does not show favoritism.
Brookelyn, Thornton, CO God loves everyone equally, so why cant we? -Boulder universal
Born here, questioned like an outsider.
Tufani Mayfield, Boulder, CO I have always been a fan of haiku and the literary condensing abilities it cultivates. Last yesr I taught my chat...
He needed help. I gave it.
G. Wilkins, Lakewood, CO At 5’2” I was a petite young White female who adored road trips, had driven mostly alone through all of the...
“Why are my baby dolls black?”
Julee Freeman, Thornton, CO I remember asking myself this question when I was a young teen going through my old toys and I couldn’t understand...
Uncomfortable with privilege born of whiteness
Tamara Hoier, Durango, CO I was born into some blessings and acquired more because I was born in a “good” zip code, and am well...
Racism is part of our DNA
Russ Becker, Durango, CO My cousin, who grew up on a farm in central Indiana, was a farmer and an exceptionally nice guy. In his...
Chinese, Japanese parents; I speak neither
Patricia Lee, Cortez, CO When people find out that my father was Chinese and my mother was Japanese, they sometimes ask if I am trilingual....
Quit Looking for Possible Racist Meanings
Patricia Lee, Cortez, CO Being Asian, I sometimes wonder if what a White person said barely veiled an intentional race-related insult. However, I outwardly ignore...
Indian or American? Why not both?
Nivedita P., Boulder, CO. Why do we feel that a single label can divide us so easily? It’s more complicated than one word.
Every Race Has Been A Slave
Jimmy Naughton Colorado Springs, CO Why does any race deserve restitution for their hardships? Every race has been enslaved, yet today’s discussions only ever focus...
