Regaining and loving my lost culture
Lourdes, Atlanta, GA Being born and raised in the South in predominantly white areas being a hispanic was a lot. It was hard to make...
More than what meets the eye
Brooke Evans, Auburn, GA Many people assume that because I’m white I have all of the opportunity or the upper hand compared to people of...
I cannot open carry and survive.
Durand, Stone Mountain, GA. Rights are completely equal in theory. But ill-advised in practice. Secondary essay: White guy. Crowded theater. Anybody scared?
“You’re basically a white boy now”
Sergio Albarran, Acworth, GA Ever since I lived in the area I live people I know make little remarks saying ‘well you’re basically white” they...
I do not need your validation.
Sheila Caldwell, Gainesville, GA. It appears that minoritized groups are constantly trying to explain race to be understood by the “majority.” I hasten the day...
I am a student athlete
Kevin Verrill, Atlanta, GA Performing on and off the course, and learning the qualities of honesty, acceptance, sportsman spirit and teamwork are the values of...
Bird Watching: A Metaphor on Race
Keenan Chandler, Atlanta, GA. There are all sorts of birds in the world: big birds, small birds, flightless birds, aquatic birds, birds with wondrously colorful...
White but not proud of privilege
Harley Guyton, Waleska, GA Being a white passing Arab has its benefits. To others, I am seen as privileged. That is something I am not...
White to Latinos, Latino to Whites
Carlos Guerrero, Cumming, GA So I’m half Mexican and half American. I get the looks from my white mom which puts me in the middle...
Being black in a white town
Jarrett Burney, Suwanee, GA The place where grew up really didn’t have many problems considering the town wasn’t too big and everyone for the most...
