The University of Arizona Archives - The Race Card Project

From my brown eyes to yours

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 Arely, AZ, The University of Arizona, Tucson

Arely,
The University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ

Race comes from so many different reasons, usually from skin color but it can be reflected from hair type, hair color, size, or even eye color.That is something we can’t control and is something unique about what makes us, US. We live in different communities some better than others, some worse than others but at the end of the day we are who we are, even if we move states or countries our roots will always be the same. I being the Mexican woman that I view the world with a very different perspective as anyone else no matter the race or if from the same community. The goal of life for everyone is to LIVE and let others live the way they want, with no judgments or prejudice. We all have different perspectives but our goal is one. To see from my brown eyes to yours, simply to understand the rest and respect.

Being White and Black is interesting.

January 4, 2022January 9, 2022 AZ, Lola Grover, The University of Arizona, Tuscon

Lola Grover,
The University of Arizona,
Tuscon, AZ

Being biracial has often sparked a lot of conversations with so many different people. When I was younger I struggled a bit with it because I just couldn’t identify myself. I found myself stuck in this gray area between white and black. As I matured, I realized that being in this gray area wasn’t a bad thing and that I should use it to my advantage and embrace my races.

WHITE BROWN PRIVILEGED SOUTH MEXICO BORDER

January 6, 2021January 6, 2022 Aaron Gomez, AZ, The University of Arizona, Tucson

Aaron Gomez,
The University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ

A day without tacos no thanks

January 5, 2021January 6, 2022 AZ, Camila Mendivil, Nogales, The University of Arizona

Camila Mendivil,
The University of Arizona,
Nogales, AZ

Native and proud of my culture.

January 27, 2020 AZ, Casa Grande, Jennifer Hill, The University of Arizona

Jennifer Hill,
The University of Arizona,
Casa Grande, AZ

I’m fortunate to have many opportunities

January 24, 2020 CO, Lafayette, Maria Latorra, The University of Arizona

Maria Latorra,
The University of Arizona,
Lafayette, CO

You’re Mexican, why’s your skin white?

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 AZ, Marcella Sisneros, The University of Arizona, Tucson

Marcella Sisneros,
The University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ

Growing up, I often received mixed signals from people trying to guess what my race is. My mom is an immigrant from Rosario, Argentina; she is white. My dad’s side of the family is from Baja California—my dad is a brown Mexican American. Personally, my skin is on the lighter side. In middle school I felt as if I was too white to hang out with the Hispanic kids, and too Hispanic for the white kids. I’ve had some people jokingly call me a “beaner” and others call me “white girl”. I would awkwardly laugh along at these demeaning phrases even though it really caused me to start thinking, what am I? Race is something that shouldn’t be ignored and shouldn’t make people feel cornered. I am not fluent in Spanish, but my household is mainly Spanish speaking. I have white skin and my brother has brown skin. My Race is not confusing, I am Mexican/Argentinian.

Appreciate One Another, We Are One

January 24, 2020 Alexia, AZ, The University of Arizona, Tucson

Alexia,
The University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ

Does Race Really Matter or Not?

January 24, 2020 AZ, Julianna Waer, The University of Arizona, Tucson

Julianna Waer,
The University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ

I am a Mexican- American girl who grew up in a middle class home with access to a good education and a fairly financially stable home. I have had a few interactions with racial profiling, but not to the extent of what other people have gone through. In my experience, race matters to people, so therefore it is something that will have an effect on everyday lives. I’ve never been someone to care so deeply about one’s physical features or cultural background when it comes to my personal beliefs. I don’t judge someone based on their race. Having encountered people who do judge others on their race or physical characteristics is a culture shock.

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