A Cajun Girl in her Kilt
Michelle Blanchard Ardillo, Rockville, MD. A Cajun girl in her kilt, that’s me. My dad was born and raised in southeast Louisiana, as was I,...
Color is a mask you’ve made
Sarah Samuels, Rockville, MD I am a member of Montgomery College’s “ACES Ambassador Leadership Program” AAL Each of our 24 students decided it was important...
Race requires one’s compassion to include.
Gina DiMedio Marrazza, Rockville, MD I am the coordinator of Montgomery College’s “ACES Ambassador Leadership Program” AALP. Each of our 24 members decided it was...
Peace comes from understanding each other
Israel Santos, Rockville, MD I am a member of Montgomery College’s ACES Ambassador Leadership Program(AALP)
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...
“Why are your arms so hairy?”
Allionii Reyes, Rockville, MD I am a member of Montgomery College’s “ACES Ambassador Leadership Program” AALP. Each of our 24 members decided it was important...
Colored People Become Indomitable When Unified
Eric Roberto Garcia, Rockville, MD I am a member of Montgomery College ACES Ambassador Leadership Program. 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...
Afraid for my Native American children.
Jarret Cummings, Rockville, MD My wife and children are members of the Cherokee Nation, but we have the good fortune to live in an area...
Spokesperson for EVERY black woman…? NOT!
Audrey N. Skinner, Rockville, MD Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies – Masters in HR Management Program This is good work. Keep it up!
Embrace your race, don’t abuse it
Julia Hirsch, Rockville, MD. I have experienced white privilege several times during my life. I am grateful for everything that I have, but I need...
“You look white”, erases my father.
Janaki Kuruppu Rockville, MD As a child, my skin was darker and my hair frizzier, thanks to the genetic contribution of my father who was...
“White,” Turkish husband, speak 2+ languages.
PHYLLIS HULL AKTURK Rockville, MD I check “other” for race because we are all just homo sapiens. Although Father was from Norman English+Dutch and Mother...
