Prejudice is perpetuated by our silence
Joe Niehaus, College Park, MD. Like most conflictsusceptible, resolution begins with simple communication. Both sides of the racial divide are often too willing to disregard...
I am a not an object
Megan Hoban, Ridgefield, CT. Being a caucasian woman in the US I see sexual assault every day. I am proud to be who I am...
I shouldn’t feel uncomfortable about race.
Tessa Foegelle, College Park, MD. I shouldn’t have to feel uncomfortable about talking about race issues just because I am white.
I’m Asian, but also an American.
Henry Chen, College Park, MD. I am a 21 year old Asian male college student at the University of Maryland, College Park.
A community with similar life experiences
Christopher Harper College Park, MD University of Maryland
Indian, but not the IT guy.
Anish Pinto, College Park, MD. A lot of times people have told me assumed that I’m a Computer Science or Computer Engineering major because I’m...
I define myself; nobody else can.
Rucheeka Desai, College Park, MD. I am the only person who has a say in who I am and who I will become. My race...
Everyone loves fried chicken and Kool Aid
Claire Tomaszewski College Park, MD University of Maryland
YOU’RE NOT REALLY ONE OF US!
L P SIMMONS, LONG BEACH, CA. IT’S SO HARD BEING AN AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE THAT TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE GAINS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT....
Friends’ unawareness frustrates at every reminder
Aaron Ann Arbor, MI Understanding Race Project- University of Michigan
Thank God it’s a white woman.
Thomas Voracek College Park, MD University of Maryland My thought after accidentally rear-ending another car and watching the driver get out.
