Are you my mother? Sí, mija.
Daniela, Oklahoma City, OK. Are You My Mother by P.D Eastman was one of my favorite books growing up because I loved how graciously and...
That was then, this is now.
Abby Oklahoma City, OK I was working as a hostess at a restaurant a few years ago. We would seat servers/sections based on a rotation...
Change begins with how I parent
Kara Cordell Oklahoma City, OK Submitted via: NPR’s Talk of the Nation
Delaware, Kiowa, Comanche, Mexican, Oh My!
Kristina T., Oklahoma City, OK. I’m half Native American and half Mexican. I have 3 tribes’ blood that runs through my veins along with Mexican...
Ladies Needn’t Wear Long Gowns
Susan K. Schmidt, Oklahoma City, OK. It was the mid 50’s in Miami, Florida. It was the time of “white only” and “black only” water...
White. Adopted transracially. Now get it.
Ursula, Oklahoma City, OK. I did not get white privilege until we adopted. I am so sorry. This story terrifies me.
My children won’t rob you
Shamica, Oklahoma City, OK. I never knew that becoming a mom would be different based on race. I was raised on military bases, everyone got...
You are the whitest black man
M. King Oklahoma City, OK College educated, and my profession, is IT training and consulting. When whites gain that friendly level of comfort, they try...
I’m me, not my intolerant family.
J.S. Oklahoma City, OK I am me. I come from a long line of intolerant, hate filled family that would sooner walk away from those...
Race regardless, you still have culture
Jasmine Elizabeth Smith Oklahoma City, OK “But I’m White. I don’t have a culture I identify with.” I often hear this rueful phrase during discussions...
Not my problem, now my kid’s
Courtney M Oklahoma City, OK I’m white. I was raised in a military family that traveled everywhere and was taught to love what makes us...
