Jewish: No longer a race. Right?
Jessamyn CT My parent’s generation lost relatives in Europe for being part of the “Jewish race.” In America, they dealt with antisemitism and quotas until...
Race. Tells. You. Nothing. About. Me.
D Harris Wilmington, DE I’m amused at the assumptions that many people make about a person based on their race even if they are a...
Aren’t you Mexican, Chinese, Japanese?
Jenny San Luis Field Fridley, MN Why do people assume that I am Mexican, if not that then they ask that I am Chinese, then...
Not acknowledged but always there.
Sandra Kahinga Brooklyn Park, MN I think people think they don’t think about race but it’s always in the back of their mind and subconsciously....
Talking about racism gives it power
Nate Hoffmann Oakland, CA I am a student in Ms.Tunik’s English class at Bishop O’ Dowd High School
As significant as an eye color.
Troy Mills, Iowa City, IA This quote is inspired by my fellow islander Bob Marley, who truly predicted war until a persons race is of...
RACE MAKES US DIFFERENT, NOT UNEQUAL.
The Elementary children of the Faith Formation Class at First United Methodist Church of Iowa City, IA After much sharing and discussion, our statement was...
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...
Hope conversation can lead to healing.
Anonymous Garland, TX Seeing these race card statements, reading the essays, reassured to see that so many people are feeling this pain. Can we talk...
