The University System of New Hampshire Archives

Everyone is the same within eachother

November 9, 2023 Durham, Jason, NH, same, The University System of New Hampshire

Jason,
Durham, NH

p>At the core of our humanity, we share common emotions, aspirations, and fundamental needs irrespective of external differences such as race. Recognizing our shared humanity emphasizes that race should not be a determining factor in the intrinsic worth and understanding we extend to one another.

Everyone belongs here in our world.

November 9, 2023 Belmont, Collin Corneau, NH, The University System of New Hampshire, world

Collin Corneau,
Belmont, NH

Race, a social construct shaping lives

November 9, 2023 Colin Rage, Hampton, NH, Race, social construct, The University System of New Hampshire

Colin Rage,
Hampton, NH

Race is beautiful and it’s handsome

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Alyssa Frank, beautiful, handsome, NH, Somersworth, The University System of New Hampshire

Alyssa Frank,
Somersworth, NH

Just cutting ribbon is not enough

November 9, 2023 Cayleigh Malone, cut the ribbon, Hyannis, MA, middle class, starting line, The University System of New Hampshire, white women

Cayleigh Malone,
Hyannis, MA

As a white middle class female, I have realized through classes and my own perspective that not all races don’t have an equal advantage. Black people and other races have been oppressed in America throughout history. Now in a time where there is “equal opportunity” we have to realize that the oppression has caused races to be behind the starting line, so us just letting them start with us isn’t enough.

Diversity keeps the world awesome

November 9, 2023 Adam Heinze, awesome, diversity, Durham, NH, The University System of New Hampshire

Adam Heinze,
Durham, NH

Race and color of skin should not matter to anyone, and it definitely doesn’t to me! It’s just a color and everyone should be inclusive to everyone else no matter of the color of your skin.

No my parents don’t pay school

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Cayleigh Malone, Durham, middle class, NH, parents, stereotype, The University System of New Hampshire, white women

Cayleigh Malone,
Durham, NH

Often times people think that because I am a middle class white woman, my parents are paying for my education. While I am grateful to have a roof over my head and food on the table, I am on my own in college. My parents have their own medical bills to pay and I have to learn how to pay loans and live on my own. So when someone says I attend on “daddy’s money”, please realize I will have all my own loans to pay after school

Race doesn’t define friendships

November 9, 2023 Cooper, Durham, friendships, NH, race define, The University System of New Hampshire

Cooper,
Durham, NH

Although I am white I have friends from many different racial backgrounds and this has never affected or stopped us from being friends.

Finding purpose, creating paths, achieving fulfillment

November 9, 2023 Ashland, College, fraternity, fullfillment, MA, Omar Skiba, purpose, The University System of New Hampshire

Omar Skiba,
Ashland, MA

My name is Omar Skiba I go by he/him, I am 20 years old from Ashland Ma. I am now going to college for my sophomore year, studying business at The University of New Hampshire. I’m in fraternity and this taught me to be more open eyed about the different people and personalities that I know surround myself with.

Everyone is the same on the inside

November 9, 2023 Alexis Lane, Durham, Inside, NH, same, The University System of New Hampshire

Alexis Lane,
Durham, NH

Although we may not all look the same, we are the same on the inside. We should celebrate our differences and learn about each others cultures.

Love knows no color, just connection

November 9, 2023 connection, dating black man, Durham, interracial dating, love, NH, Sarah P, The University System of New Hampshire, white woman

Sarah P,
Durham, NH

p>As a white woman dating a black man, I have gotten questions before about making sure I would be okay with having black children eventually. When I get asked this question, I ignore it, but do think about what would make someone ask this. It never crossed my mind when I started dating him. We should not think about this but instead think about the connections I have with him and how he makes me feel, not his color.

Where are you like really from?

November 9, 2023 Manchester, NH, Salina Dinh, The University System of New Hampshire, where are you really from

Salina Dinh,
Manchester, NH

I am a student at the University of New Hampshire

Different colors make more interesting artwork.

November 9, 2023 Carter Brown, culture, different colors, Durham, NH, The University System of New Hampshire

Carter Brown,
Durham, NH

I think that the diversity we see in the world today is what makes the world beautiful. If we were all the same the world would be boring and dull, its the combination of cultures that make the world interesting. I think the acceptance of our differences and combination of those differences is what will lead to a more connected world.

We are all the same on the inside

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Alexis Lane, Durham, NH, same on the inside, The University System of New Hampshire

Alexis Lane,
Durham, NH

Even though we don’t all look the same, we are the same on the inside. We should embrace our differences and learn about each others cultures.

I will not let a garage scam me.

November 9, 2023 assume, aterotype, Durham, Michaela Power, NH, scam, The University System of New Hampshire, white, white woman

Michaela Power,
Durham, NH

The moment I received my license, I found that there was a preconceived notion that society had placed upon me. As a white woman, somehow, I am meant to be incapable of understanding the basics of how a car functions. No matter the day, if I ever enter a mechanic shop that is new to me, they WILL try to hustle me. I have seen mechanics try to hustle me for everything under the sun, yet I myself am more than capable of preforming an oil change, replacing my calipers, rotors, and pads in my brake assembly and many other tasks. For some reason it seems as though mechanics (of the men variety) assume I lack knowledge, and will often times put large price tags on work I know will not take as long as they suggest and on parts that I know do not cost as much as they suggest. Not to mention, when I contest this, they often try to subdue me and make me feel as though I do not know what I am talking about. Just because I am a white woman, this does not make me gullible, submissive and mechanically illiterate. I should not have to prove my knowledge just to be seen as an equal when someone like my boyfriend (who also has car knowledge) does not have to say a word and gets better rates and respect.

Not every girl is the same.

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 female, girl, Molly McNulty, Newton, NH, reality, The University System of New Hampshire, trends

Molly McNulty,
Newton, NH

I feel like a lot of people may think white girls or girls in general are the same just because we like similar things or follow certain trends. When in reality we are all different but just like a few similar things.

White people cause all the problems

November 9, 2023 ashamed, assume, blame, Devin, Durham, NH, problems, The University System of New Hampshire, white people

Devin,
Durham, NH

It feels like you hear that more and more nowadays instead of specific people being the cause of these issues. Generalizing the blame to everyone who is white doesn’t feel great. I know some people who are ashamed of being white, I personally think you should be proud of your race regardless of what it might be.