I am still an American citizen.
Yousuf Khan, Potomac, MD. I was born and raised in Springfield, VA before moving to Maryland. When you ask me where I’m from, expect me...
I’m not going to pick one.
Sierra Moore, Springfield, IL. The picture is one of me as a baby. Since my early childhood until now I’ve been encouraged by people close...
I decide if I’m “black enough”.
Kelly Wickham, Springfield, IL. When I was born the white nurse told my mom that “mixed” wasn’t a category and she put “white” on my...
“So, what are you?” “An American.”
Kristin Maerke, Springfield, MO. When I was younger I was very annoyed by the question, “What are you?” Which were usually the first three words...
Pro peace, not anti war.
Mallorie Morris, Springfield, VA we can not fight this ongoing war of racism with more racism and hate. we must learn to accept our differences...
You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself
Lauren Russell, Springfield, MO. Words my babysitter told me when I was 7 years old. I remember–she sat me down one day, studied me for...
I’m the majority, I am forgotten
Kevin Grumbles, Springfield, OR. I am a 30 year old white male, no one cares if I succeed or fail because there are thousands more...
I didn’t own any slaves.
David Murray Springfield, IL Racism is real – all around. Frankly, I am tired of being considered a racist just because I am a white...
KKK crosses even now ~ North Carolina?
Nancy H Long Springfield, IL I drove through North Carolina over Memorial Day weekend last year and passed a house with its lawn covered in...
Privileged white woman opening my eyes
Eileen Kugler Springfield, VA Those of us who benefit from white privilege and from middle-class privilege need to constantly be aware of how our lives...
Subconsciously, I’m afraid. I hate it.
Ian Cyr Springfield, VA I read once, that those of us who are white and in our late 20’s and early 30’s (and probably those...
I will never be black enough.
Lagaria Farmer Springfield, TN This was hammered into me starting in the 7th grade – mostly by other black kids, but it extended to family...
