I am Black, but also Nigerian.
Alimot Tinubu, Houston, TX I know that typically I would just be looked ta as another black girl, but I have deeper roots than that...
Why study you’ll stay home anyways
Gabriella Martinez, Houston, TX As a mixed Latina many people assumed that I would be raised to cook and clean for a future as a...
All are one, bonds of Humanity
Marjan, Houston, TX I believe in interconnectedness of humanity, encouraging unity and compassion across racial divides. I study in LoneStar college-University Park.
You don’t look Asian to me.
Isaiah Keo, Houston, TX My name is Isaiah, and I attend UT Austin. Growing up mixed in has led to many awkward moments of trying...
“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...
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...
