I am more than skin color
Mitch Dobbs, Columbus, OH. There was a time in our society when individuals were treated differently based on the color of their skin. It was...
Sometimes I wish I wasn’t white.
Darcia Schweitzer, Columbus, WI. When I feel guilt related to the white privilege I experience, I sometimes wonder if the only way to truly eliminate...
When good men do nothing…
Courtney Elizabeth Columbus, OH I get really bothered when white people say “but I didn’t own slaves!” or “my ancestors weren’t here during America’s beginnings.”...
I bet you don’t charge whites.
Steven Columbus, OH Working a parking booth. Black woman pulled up. Sign clearly posted with the rates for parking. Open the gate. That’s 2 bucks...
Struggle, hardworking people together on mission
Verdis Parks Columbus, OH When I see my people marching together I remember how I felt growing up at that time. I see my children...
You’re not Black. You are African.
Sope Lanlehin Columbus, IN Though Nigerian by birth, I still get this said to me quite a bit.
No one is born being racist.
Ashton Aikens Columbus, OH Have you ever noticed the racism is a learned behavior. Think about it if your raised and see everyone being treated...
Mixed: Hate Explaining Myself to You
Taasha Columbus, OH Everyone has something to say about how mixed race people get to define themselves. It’s deeply personal and we didn’t really ask...
Eyes were opened. Grateful for grace.
Katelin Hansen Columbus, OH I started college completely ‘post-racial’ and ‘colorblind.’ I remain so thankful for the friends of color who abided with me, answered...
Too white to teach Maya Angelou.
Lacey Columbus, OH During my first year of teaching, I was basically told by my principal that I couldn’t teach “I Know Why the Caged...
Afraid children won’t look like me
Alexandria Jones Columbus, OH As a biracial woman (African American and Caucasian) who married a Caucasian man I’m afraid that our future children will not...
We’re all one and equally diversified
Rodger Stinson Columbus, OH Thank you for allowing me to participate. I was taught by my parents that the color of one’s skin does not...
