Uncomfortable with privilege born of whiteness
Tamara Hoier, Durango, CO I was born into some blessings and acquired more because I was born in a “good” zip code, and am well...
Tall, Quiet, Fun, Adventurous, Caring, Calm
Tyler Rens, Ireton, IA My name is Tyler Rens and I go to West Sioux High School in Ireton, Iowa.
You’re from? Hmm your pretty tall.
Aaron, Spring, TX In many occasions I am asked, where I am from. This question could be asked in many ways, either with good intent...
“You’re Asian? But you’re so tall!”
Lisa Harrison Long Beach, CA This is such a common reaction from people over many, many years. I don’t look half Cambodian by others standards....
Searching for a way to feel
Hadsim, Chicago, IL. Grew up in Detroit. 1970s. Did time in the Nation of Islam for 2 years. Father was discriminated against at work (thus...
I’m tall, but don’t play basketball.
Alexis Fink, Altoona, PA. I’m a 6′ female and the most frequent question I’m asked is if I play basketball.
Tall girl plays piano not basketball.
Dianna Hamden, CT I realize that height isn’t necessarily race, but it’s a preconception that I’ve dealt with my entire life. Yes, I’m over 6...
Tall, Dark, Handsome, Just not Black
John P. Moultrie, Ormond Beach, FL. It’s taken sometime to get to this point, but we are finally together. Sixteen years ago, we met and...
Google “tall, dark, and handsome.” Bullshit.
Isaac Chicago, IL Check out this video about a blind date gone wrong once a young lady realizes her date is exactly what she said...
I think people should like “each other”
Shakeiva Coleman Columbia, SC I am tall, light skin, goofy, and silly and love to eat.
