I Really Love Who You Are
Alexandra Zaver, Des Moines, IA I chose this particular sentence because while I understand that race and ethnicity are sensitive and intense topics, I want...
Not just Tacos, Tequila or danger.
Emily, Waukee, IA I chose these six words because I’m tired of people reducing my culture to food and stereotypes about safety. Being Mexican is...
Black, but I do White activities
Ke Se, Des Moines, IA Black, but I do white activities There are so many people who can relate to this sentence. Whether you are...
Too tan but not tan enough
Madison Tounsley, Pleasant Hill, IA I am a 19 year old woman who has battled with my ethnicity/race growing up. I am part Asian and...
Love doesn’t have a certain color
Maura Chalupa, Muscatine, IA I have never once looked at someone and said I can not love them or look at the differently because of...
My Speech Doesn’t Define My Skin
Ari Wiggins, Des Moines (DMACC), IA I chose this phrase because throughout my childhood and adulthood I am asked often about the way I talk....
Diversity is enriching but also frightening.
Elizabeth A. Leeper, Dubuque, IA. I am a 62 year old, single, white female. I was born in Pennsylvania, grew up in Asia, and now...
Life as a Minority Black Woman
Olivia Taylor, Ames, IA Life as a black woman and at that a Minority is hard and challenging. Especially living in a primarily white town...
I’m white but have Hispanic siblings
John Higgins, Des Moines, IA Many people are confused or have smart Alec comments to make when they find out I have Hispanic siblings even...
White washed, but I’m half Asian
Sam Spencer, West Burlington, IA People assume I understand Chinese culture and heritage because I am half Chinese, when really I know nothing about it....
White indigenous girl adopted white family
Hannah Anderson, Southeastern Community College, IA >My upbringing was different than most, I visited a majority of North America by 13. As a child I...
I am a white guy bro.
Zachary, Mounte Pleasant, IA Not really. I guess what can I say? It’s pretty cracked being white and a guy. I feel like just by...
I am bi racial and confused.
Najm, Burlington, IA As early as I can remember I have been flooded with questions “are you mixed?” “what are you mixed with?” ” is...
Let me help heal this hurt.
Cadey Richman, Durant, IA I am a student at Muscatine Community College. I am sorry for the pain people who look like me have caused,...
