Imagine yourself walking in their shoes.
Robin Smiley, Kirkland, WA I’m a 74-year-old white female. I was born in California and mostly raised in the Seattle area. I taught school in...
Three White Eagles and a Brownie
Mark Petersen-Overton, Mount Laurel, NJ The loves of my life! When we was stationed in Hawaii, we wanted to adopt a local girl to go...
I’m filling in my blind spots.
William Bullard, Bristol, RI I grew up in mostly white communities and joined and retired after 30 years from a U.S. Navy Officer Corps that...
We all hurt in different ways.
Christine Farrell, Naches, WA. My dad was an Italian/Irishman who grew up in the Bronx and Harlem areas of New York City. He grew up...
I’m told to get over it.
Anonymous, Houston, TX. It’s hard being a young “smart” black man, especially in the military. If to good at my job it’s because “we helped...
Blind eyes don’t see a problem
David Q. Booker Chula Vista, CA This is a fantastic project. For some time I have been trying to come with my 6 words but...
