The Race Card Project
By Michele Norris
Robert Symens Bucher,
Oakland, CA.
Aspen X
I am a white man, and I realize that the concept of race was created by people like myself a long time ago. The purpose of race was to create a tiered society in which white people had superiority to the other races. It is important for all races to recognize there is no scientific basis for race.
Dave Perry,
Tampa, FL.
This is a derogatory term which belittles and demeans grown white men. I’ve heard this racial slur repeated far too often without impunity.
Michael Kelley
Los Angeles, CA
I am a White man and when I am out running errands, some Black or Hispanic person will invariably ask if I am the Police. It’s funny that they still think it even though I grew my hair out because I got tired of being asked this question.
Anthony Whittum,
Portland, OR.
As I get older (56) racism seems more prevalent or at least more “advertised” by those that hold racist beliefs. Or perhaps as my childhood, young manhood and middle age fade into the rearview mirror my awareness of all things grows. It seems that racists are most often categorized as “white men”. After all that’s what we see on television! Those that hold political office and that hold racist beliefs are most often middle-aged white men, seeking power, and speaking cleverly, covertly, and even out loud about their racism.
From a young age, I have disliked anyone “assuming” that I am one thing or another and now it feels like I am being lumped in with a stereotypical, unsavory, hateful crowd of white men/racists.
Will Mortenson,
Minneapolis, MN.
I am proud of my roots and my family, but I often feel shame when I think about the wrongs that so many white men have committed. There are too many white men who have thought and still think in such derogatory and discriminatory ways that I simply don’t agree with. Those men who act on those feelings make me feel ashamed my racial connection to them, not to mention the anger I feel about the ways in which others are wrongly harmed by their actions.
MARK PLISKA,
San Diego, CA.
The lion (white men) wrote our history, now its prey’s (people of color) time to write the history
Steven,
Aldie, VA.
I feel that because of my skin color, my race, and all of the characterizations that have been made about both, there is a fear is exuded when people see me. Some of it is ignorant like the seeing a well-built black man being some type of demon or beast. Like how the police officer portrayed Michael Brown. And with the kind of work I do, I sometimes wonder do my clients or employer sometimes fear letting a black face represent them and their interests. Why do white men fear what black men will do to their women and children? Why is that fear still there with all of the interracial marriages and families that have blossomed over the years? Why does BLACK equal fear in society but is celebrated in fashion or finance (where staying in the black is good)? Why does my 5 year old, a ball of energy, draw concern from parents when playing on the playground or basketball court? Why is that fear still there?
Susan Benjamin
Roslyn, NY
I think so highly of President Obama and have been overwhelmed at the depth of fear and nastiness that has surfaced from the old white guard still in elected office and surfacing in those that voted for those old white men.
G. Thompson
Washington, DC
From the historical raping and pillaging of peaceful countries to still being the #1 profile of serial killers and perpetrators of school shootings, there remains one group worthy of fearing.
Ian McDaniel
Boise, ID
On a recent visit to my local Small Business Association, I was told that there was nothing they could do for me. However, if I had a business partner who was a member of an “Underrepresented Group,” they could procure a preferred loan for us. I have come to find out that “Underrepresented Group” means anyone who is not a white man. Similar language is also used in the application process for many government grants.
Tina Williams
Phoenixville, PA
This is a great project. I need more than 6 words.
Do not judge me by the color of my lips but by what comes out of my LIPS!
Say it loud I Black and I am Proud!
Lyrics from James Brown’s “Say It Loud—I’m Black and I’m Proud“
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