Tucson 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.

You sound white on the radio.

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 AZ, backhanded compliment, business owner, commercials, didn't sound white on the phone, Emery Nicoletti, listeners, radio, rude, Sound black, sound white, Tucson

Emery Nicoletti,
Tucson, AZ.

As a business owner, I voiced hundred of my own commercials and also had a weekend radio show. When I would meet listeners in person, I often heard either, “I pictured you so different,” or, ‘You sound so white on the radio.” I imagine they probably had no idea that some people could take those comments as rude.

A Bald Head Doesn’t Mean Skinhead

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 AZ, bald head, Nicholas Orey, Skinhead, stereotype, Tucson

Nicholas Orey
Tucson, AZ

Not all Latinos are Mexicans

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 AZ, Colombian, difference, ethnicity, Irlena A. Rodriguez, Latin America, Latino, Mexican, Race, Tucson

Irlena A. Rodriguez,
Tucson, AZ.

Mexican is not a race, and not all Latinos are Mexicans. We have different cultures and ethnicity across Latin America. I am Latina and I am Colombian, Not Mexican. there’s a big difference.

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

Workers are divided, owners are happy.

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 divided, happy, owners, Tucson, workers

Matt
Tucson, AZ

Need a fork. Can’t use chopsticks.

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 adopted, AZ, biological, chopsticks, Deb Kruse, fork, Korea, Tucson

Deb Kruse
Tucson, AZ

Yes, I am “from” somewhere. Born in Korea – adopted as an infant (3 weeks old to be exact). Yes, most of my family is white. Yes, I grew up on a farm in Iowa and have driven a tractor and a combine. Yes, I’m adopted. Yes I like Asian food – Mexican food too. No, I don’t remember anything about Korea (really, you just asked me that?) No I don’t speak Korean. No I don’t know who my biological parents are. No, I’m not really curious about it. And no, I can’t use chopsticks. So give me a fork, and don’t make any assumptions about who you think I am or how you think I should act or be.

Hispanic Or Not I Achieve Dreams

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 AZ, children, derogatory, dreams, economic, encouraged, Hispanic, insulting, judge, modern day, Odali Ayon Rodriguez, society, Tucson, Women

Odali Ayon Rodriguez,
Tucson, AZ.

Just a quick message: In our society of modern day times I am immensely judged for being Hispanic and a women. As children we are always encouraged to dream big and live towards those big dreams. However, as I grew older there were a lot of individuals (teachers, friends, family members, colleagues, etc.) that looked down upon me and tried to discourage my dreams, whether it was graduating high school, going to a university college, or anything in general. They discriminated me because of my race and economic situations in my personal life that they thought I wasn’t capable of getting higher onto a platform. There comment were derogatory and insulting that at times I would let it bring me down, however I was determined to prove a point and teach a lesson.

Surrounded by black, but still white.

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 AZ, Black, neighborhood, Robert Lanza, shaped me, stepfather, surrounded, Tucson, white

Robert Lanza
Tucson, AZ

I grew up in NYC as one of the very few white kids in the neighborhood, and for the most part the only one in my terrace. Had a black stepfather. It shaped me, and made me who I am. Anyone who really knows me knows it is not possible for me to be racist. But, as a 43 year old white man, I sure don’t look it. .

Reparations for African Americans is logical.

June 14, 2020 AZ, Kyle Jones, Tucson

Kyle Jones,
Tucson, AZ

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.

The glass reflect myself, however, if look carefully, you will find out my best friend is inside the room. Friends are important to me.

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