Yes I’m Black, but not angry
Ellise, Riverside, CA. My race is not what you see, It is what I feel. Do not let your stereotypes fool you, I am happy,...
I don’t care about my race.
Adam L Wright, Dillard, GA p>We live in a day and age where everything seems to be about race, and as someone who loves humankind,...
Everyday she sees my race matters.
Carniesha Kwashie, Philadelphia, PA. This is in response to my white staffer and the racism she sees I endure as we work on an project...
Indian who was clueless about race
Charuta Apte, Sammamish, WA. I am an Indian, and teach in a under-served community in a school which is equally white, black and hispanic. In...
Race affects everyone in different ways
Leslie L. Hair, Los Angeles, CA My brother lived in NYC in the 80’s working diligently on writing music for black female artists (Think: Phyllis...
My race does not define me
Kristin Koby, Palm Bay, FL. I was put up for adoption before I was even born. A loving white family of 7 took me in...
False construct that still shapes us
David Meredith Hindman, Williamsburg, VA We know that race is not real – all humans share 99.9% DNA, and yet it has shaped our perceptions...
Race segregates ignorance and quasi-perfection
Melvin Jones, San Francisco, CA. One would think that California is a progressive state that seldom harbors racism. Unfortunately that is just a heartbreaking fallacy....
Jews wear coats of many colors.
Marsha Semmel, Arlington, USA This refers both to the Biblical story of Joseph, my own struggles with defining my Jewish identity (many Jewish friends check...
Race is culture not a stereotype
Rixa Gonzales, Rockville, MD I am a member of Montgomery College’s “Aces Ambassador leadership Program” AALP. Each of our 24 members decided it was important...
Race does not define you character.
Ethan Boroskin, Rockville, MD I am a member of Montgomery College’s “ACES Ambassador Leadership Program” AALP. Each of our 24 members decided it was important...
“Race flavors every encounter in America” – Rev. Marshall Hatch
Joe Baker, Fort Wayne, IN. I wish I could take credit for this, but it was spoken at the National Christian Community Development Association Conference...
Earthlings, Our Race is Human Race
Loren Broyles, Spokane, WA. We all have our own path and yet we all want to be happy and avoid suffering.
