Always Less Than The White Girl
Danielle Cuddy, Napa, CA. Growing up as an adopted South Korean female in the city of Napa proved a challenging adolescence. I was called, “China...
Haole? My ancestors were hurt too.
Kim Kime, Hilo, HI. People seem to think, at least where I live in Hilo Hawaii, that white means money and a background with out...
Either respect existence or expect resistance.
Danielle Guevarra, Honolulu, HI. Everyone has different cultural beliefs and norms and they should be celebrated.
Nobody’s perfect, but imperfections build beauty
Johanna Su, Kapolei, HI. Don’t ever think that you’re less than others because of things they have or things you don’t have, like a “perfect”...
I am a consciously recovering racist.
Roxanne Darling, Haiku, HI. It’s my personal belief that it’s incredibly challenging to not be racist, regardless of one’s race. Not wanting to be, think,...
Life is rich with different colors
Grant Malec, Honolulu, HI. I am taking a course that talks a lot about race and different ethnicities and I think this project is a...
Oh, I thought you were Hispanic
Courtney Martin, Moreno Valley, CA. My grandfather was pure Hispanic. He passed away before my first birthday. I moved to Hawaii when I was 6...
I not haole, I’m a Jew.
Steve Harris, Honolulu, HI. As a Caucasian looking individual in Hawai`i many people make assumptions about who I am, what I’m about and where I’m...
I’m here to change your stereotypes
Denali Lukacinsky, Honolulu, HI. People look at me and assume all kinds of offensive things about what black people are supposed to be like, they...
Mixed and feeling like I’m voiceless.
Charlie J., Honolulu, HI. People who are mixed race (and identify with both/all sides of their heritage) are expected to sit quietly in a corner...
I Will Not Fit Your Stereotype
India Spriggs, Kailua, HI. I find it really annoying when someone is surprised that I don’t fit in with the “white girl” stereotype. Like I...
His Parents don’t like white girls
Rachel in Honolulu I have encountered this many times dating other races. I have white (well really pinkish) skin. I’m attracted to all ‘races’. Many...
