No white Barbies for this one.
Samantha Williams, Pensacola, FL. My father is black and my mother is Filippino. I was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada where the majority of...
I am a product of tracking.
Hank Van Putten Jr, Casselberry, FL. Experience is a hard teacher. The exam comes first, then the lesson follows. – Vernon Jordan
Can’t always have what you want
Dilan Edward Kirkland, Apopka, FL I used to care, but after all the rioting, looting, raping, and killing, I honestly couldn’t care less about racism...
Trust me, I’m not a stereotype.
Jazmine McKinney, Winter Garden, FL. Yes, I am black. No I am not angry. I actually smile all the time, and I get odd looks...
I am interested in your heritage
Sarah Prieto, Miami, FL p>I was born in Miami and raised by Cuban refugees, exiles among many people just like me. I never felt completely...
Don’t call White men “White Boys”
Dave Perry, Tampa, FL. This is a derogatory term which belittles and demeans grown white men. I’ve heard this racial slur repeated far too often...
Skin shading is a filtering, social grading
Patti, Panama City, FL Excellent approach to drive discussions and fresh solutions. The brevity of 6 words creates focus within versus parrot talk
I see much. I feel everything.
Jeanie Mitchell, Atlantic Beach, FL. I’m a taxi driver. I’ve been accused of being too liberal to be a cab driver. I see so much,...
Alert! Very Dark woman traveling alone.
Tess, Melbourne, FL. Recently I have had to face the fact that my very dark skin is indeed the first thing most people notice about...
Why do you do these things?
John L., Orlando, FL Just because I’m of this race and you’re of that race do you assume my actions are driven by this difference...
Honduras, rich culture and great potential
Diego A Rivera, Miami Gardens, FL Honduras is a beautiful country in Central America that is going through a rough patch but has so much...
I am a mutt and proud.
Kyria Rezner, Cocoa, FL I was raised in a diverse family believing everyone is equal. When I entered the real world, it disgusted me. I...
Finding my voice without silencing yours
Jake Moorehead, Jacksonville, FL Sometimes I feel like as a white man, it isn’t my place to speak. And I understand where that comes from....
I’m not just a Black Man
Jared Blocker, Gainesville, FL. My name is Jared. And this is my attempt at trying to post a race card. I was born and raised...
No real difference… know real difference
John Everett, Miami, FL. same difference~ it should be more about who i am than what i am, agree? see, i could survive being you...
Fake – Race : Real- Culture, Love, Hope
Brianna Nikole Palenzuela, Sebring, FL Race is a social construct created by society. Genetically there is only one human race. But you know what is...
Bass Pro Shops and Guava Pastries
Victoria, Fort Myers, FL I’m half Cuban and half hillbilly American. I think the six words I chose to encapsulate my cultural identity well.
