Montgomery Blair HS still inspires me
Jonathan Feldman, Rochester, NY. My high school was integrated, and we took such pride in this that Stevie Wonder found out: he made a surprise...
Racism is an ego-based human dysfuntion
James E Washington, Rochester, NY. The ego thrives on identification and separation. We seems to be a nation that thrives on dualism, having an “other”...
Finding race is like coming home.
Elizabeth Lenz, Rochester, NY. Knowing where I am from, gives me a sense of home even when I am 4000 miles.
But where are you REALLY from?
AnJuanna Napue, Rochester, MN I am constantly asked where I am from. When I say Minneapolis, I get asked where my parents are from, grandparents,...
Equity over equality. It’s what’s needed.
Laura Meihofer, Rochester, MN We need to start creating a space where everyone is welcome and where all can achieve greatness. I truly believe this...
Ignoring color is not the answer.
Christy Blade, Rochester, MN In the past I treated people without regard to their race. I’ve lived in my other countries. Until recently I thought...
Family Faith Respect Health Integrity Loyalty
Tim Nela, Rochester, MN I am a family man, and I do everything for my family. These last few years have taught me a lot,...
I’m not Bohunk, I am Czech.
Kim E Hudecek, Rochester, MN Since I’ve been a child I have been referred to as a Bohunk; a meaning that is a reference of...
It was just not talked about.
Debra Miller, Rochester, MN Our mother hid our Native American ancestry until I was a late teen. I was raised in an area that continually...
Concerning. Scary. Exciting. “Hi, I’m Elaine.”
Elaine, Rochester, MN. These were the words that come to mind when I met my first non-white person — an American Indian girl. We were...
Searching wounds heals? Healing hardly begun.
Beverly J. Brown, Rochester, NY. Such a hard topic to discuss for some of us. But, a discussion that is sorely needed. I would love...
Righteous cops and journalists. Stand tall.
Hank Kula, Rochester, NY I worked in both the media and law enforcement. The image I took at the wedding last summer of a black...
Wear a suit? He’s a “pimp”.
Chris Thompson, Rochester, NY. I have been an engineer for 13 years, and I notice that when I don the regular business casual attire, colleagues...
God loves people and Formula Racing
Paul VonAesch, Rochester, NY There is one race, and only one…..the Indy 500. You thought I was going to say something else didn’t you.
Neither Puerto Rican or Mexican enough
Nayseth Carranza, Rochester, MN I’m mixed with Mexican, and Puerto Rican and many times I hear I’m not Puerto Rican enough or Mexican enough which...
