She said, “The Jews killed Jesus”.
Sherry Nassauer Merrimack, NH I remember the moment so clearly. I was excited to be outside to play with a “friend”. We were standing just...
Proudly hispanic, only viewed as Caucasian
Rohyn Contreras-Schofield, Fitzwilliam, NH I grew up in rural NH surrounded by a white community which didn’t allow me to embrace my hispanic/latino side, I...
I will have an inclusive classroom.
Emily Jackman, Durham, NH As a future educator, I am constantly learning new things myself. I want to learn as much as I can to...
I’m accepted but my child isn’t
Chelsea Thorne, Keene, NH I chose these words because as a white woman, I do not face prejudice because of my race, but my child,...
Child traveling: This IS my mom!
Molly Lai, Milford, NH. I was terrified of traveling as a child because I hated people asking if I was adopted. Or the more frightening...
My family’s salad only has lettuce
Kelly Nolan, Salem, NH Might sound silly, but it does mean something. In the salad bowl of my family, I can’t think of anyone who...
DON’T ASK HER ABOUT HER HAIR
JOLIE HUGHES, NEW LONDON, NH 1968. I was 7 years old and in 2nd grade when I was aware of one little girl’s shiny, pressed...
I Am My Own Unique Identity
Bradey Malave, Durham, NH People are born into a variety of races. Some races take apparent connection towards their religion while others have no correlation...
I can see it in your face.
Ella, Durham, NH Often when I tell people my grandfather is from Argentina, they lean in and say ‘I can see it in your face’....
Why Can’t Anyone Pronounce My Name
Tayeece, NH Since I was born, nobody could pronounce my name. In school, appointments, meeting new people, etc. Everyday I would have to explain the...
Name doesn’t actualize who I am.
Angela G Bowie, Derry, NH My last name is Bowie. I am a descendant of James Bowie, An American Pioneer, The first to behold The...
Celebrate differences with love and curiosity
Jayme, Durham, NH As humans, we are all unique and different whether that is race, gender, sexuality, cultures, upbringings or even just interests. Instead of...
Everyone is the same within eachother
Jason, Durham, NH p>At the core of our humanity, we share common emotions, aspirations, and fundamental needs irrespective of external differences such as race. Recognizing...
Every race is different and unique
Allison Berger, Durham, NH Race can be a way to identify who you are, your background, and your beliefs. Everyone choses to express themselves in...
