“Embrace differences, unite as one race.”
Daniela Garibay, Houston, TX Hello, my name is Daniela and I am a College student attending Lone Star College. After having been assigned this as...
Im Just An Ordinary American Girl
Anonymous, Houston, TX I’m Palestinian and Muslim, but I was born and raised in the United States. I’ve bumped into a few people who’d make...
A single race… the human race.
Faride Yamin, Houston, TX A single race, the human race. Jacqueline Novogratz writes in her book The Blue Sweater:”John W Gardner believed humans thrive in...
Aren’t you supposed to be smart?
Patrick Tan, Houston, TX Although I wouldn’t argue that the stereotypes associated with being Asian are as bad/worse than stereotypes associated with other races, I...
Embrace who you are, love it
Eric D., Houston, TX. While my son was in elementary school, I asked what race dose he tells his schoolmates he was. He quickly responded,...
No, I am Hispanic, not Indian
Melissa Orea, Houston, TX I always get asked if I am Indian. I am not sure why .
Hey, you’re good at math, right?
Quoc Du, Houston, TX Being Asian American, there are certain expectations placed upon me. I’m expected to be smart, I’m expected to have good grades...
I Felt Bad While Writing This.
Mary Catherine Schmitz, Houston, TX I acknowledge that many white people tend to prevaricate over the issue of racism in our society. Some might even...
I’m not on the color spectrum
Sarah Michael, Houston, TX As an Indian woman in America, I always felt like I never had the privileges of a caucasian person, nor the...
I’m Hispanic, stop thinking I’m White
Leslya Chavez, Houston, TX Born and raised on the East coast of Virginia, though was raised in a Hispanic household. Grew up only Spanish till...
Yes I’m Asian, but not smart
Tram Ho, Houston, TX Just because I’m Asian, doesn’t mean that I am naturally smart. It is not something I am born with, it is...
Yes, I am the Racist Salesman
Sam Smith, Stafford, TX. Ya I figured that would catch people off guard. I’ve been a salesperson now for about 10 years in Houston. Love...
We are here to do right
Evelyn Espinal, Houston, TX Hello! I’m Evelyn and I’m a Latina studying at Houston Community College to become a dental hygienist.
All-American Girl: Minority at Work
Stefanie Bernosky, Houston, TX. I was raised as an All-American girl to an All-American family in an All-American town. I even looked “All-American”, proudly featuring...
