There’s no excuse for being racist
Megan Kean, Fort Myers, FL I have been accustomed to ignoring my grandparents when they state something ignorant. I’m told, “it was different back then,...
I think I am becoming racist
A., USA. I work in an area with a lot of Hispanic or Latino immigrants from different places. I have not had many good experiences...
Look beyond platitudes and excuses
Paul Herring, Littleton, CO How do you go beyond the attitudes and perceptions of the past and change family perceptions that are hundreds of years...
It’s ok, my friend is black.
Christine Leanne Garcia, Corona, CA. I have heard people use this excuse countless times. No, it’s not ok. The fact is that racism is real,...
Stop using RACE as an excuse.
Renee Chapman, Colbert, WA. I have seen race used as an excuse for bad behavior or saying something is happening to someone because they are...
Stop using race as an excuse.
Gabrielle Hainley, Caledonia, MI. I understand that there is discrimination and racism in the United States. But, I also see many people of all races,...
Your race is not an excuse.
Scott McLean, VA The world is full of millions of people trying their hardest just to get by. They do not have time to be...
I don’t know any other way!
Dan Angel Dufresne Union City, NJ I feel that sometimes people use race as a crutch to act a certain way, and do certain things....
When Color Becomes Excuse for Character
Scott Gomer Madison, WI No matter which color our skin, certain perceptions seep into our common consciousness. Why do some people live up (or down)...
Straight, white, American, male…no excuses.
Chris Mason, OH If you are one of these as I am….recognize that you rule the world. We are afforded unmatched access and privilege. And...
