The Race Card Project
By Michele Norris
Erik Shawn Frampton,
Charlotte, NC.
I am the descendant of a line of plantation owners in South Carolina. As a gay man, my upcoming marriage will finally occur on our 20th anniversary together. My larger southern family struggles to see my identity as sacred, just as they struggle still to see minority life as sacred. But what progress. From chains to wedding bells with a gay Asian man.
Timothy Houston,
Kansas City, MO
I will let the words speak for themselves.
Jason Peter Thomas,
USA.
I did not realize it was a good thing to be proud of my white heritage until gay marriage was legalized in the U.S. I looked up gay rights and found out that white societies provide the most advanced human-rights legislation around the world. This lead me to understand that white people have been responsible for much of the technological advancement that has enriched the world as well. I never knew it was okay to be proud of my ancestors for this until I realized that ancestors are respected in many cultures for the hard work they put in for their descendants. I learned to respect my race and ancestors for what they have given me and the world. I’m proud that white societies lead the world in human rights, LGBT rights, and economics.
Quinn,
Lake Elsinore, CA
Both my parents are very conservative when it comes to politics and everything. I grew up learning from them, but once I hit college, my views started to change. Both my parents have Masters degrees and were principals for most of their careers. They were born in the 50’s and I think it is just the way they were raised. They were both born in Orange County, which is pretty conservative. Being born in the late eighties and now living in 2018, I think I can relate more to the social injustices we face today. I am pro gay marriage, pro immigration, pro freedom of religion, as well as many other liberal views. I believe everyone has a right to live in our great nation, and should have the freedoms to live their life the way they want to. Living in a conservative town with conservative family can be tough at times, but I try to not talk about it all that much anymore. However, I will speak my mind and defend those who are being mistreated.
I guess you could say I am white and privileged. I grew up in an upper middle class family, and I do believe that white people live a much easier life. Is that fair? Of course it isn’t. That is why I continue to fight for my friends of color. They deserve every chance and opportunity that I have, and I will continue to stand by them, even if it means being looked down upon.
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