I have been alone among many
Gordon Lee Pattison, Los Angeles, CA. In 1959, when I was 14 years old, I moved from Los Angeles to Honolulu. I had just started...
Tired of being blamed for everything
Steve Snair, Canada. I’m a white male. By today’s definition, I’m the most privileged person to step foot on the planet. Well, let me tell...
Overcoming obstacles does not mean “privileged”
LB White does not mean privileged. My grandfather grew up one room house with no electricity and an outhouse. My father worked hard so we...
I’m not privileged because I’m white
Kaylee Cole, Boulder Creek, CA. Everyone always says your white you get everything but really you white people don’t get everything they want. In reality...
Typical white, middle-class male…privileged
Greg Miodonski, Houghton, MI. Growing up in a mostly white, middle-class neighborhood, I took a lot for granted. I never realized how much privilege I...
Your experience does not invalidate mine
Elya, Chevy Chase, MD. I grew up very privileged, and when I realized that I was being bullied by my white peers because of race,...
Metis: but you don’t know that.
Victoria McCord, Cincinnati, OH. Describing myself is always a challenge (in a USA context). I can’t check one simple box of who I am. I’m...
I’m white so I’m automatically privileged
Josh Leake Cullowhee, NC It’s very aggravating to be judged because Im white. I come from a very rural area with a poor background. I...
Mixed. Considered White. Considered Not ME.
Anonymous, Oakland, CA I’m mixed with black and white, but have lighter skin color. Im tired of being considered a “wannabe black girl” when thats...
