I have a White Single Consciousness.
Briana Kidd, Tuscaloosa, AL. I am blessed and cursed by my White privilege. I want the veil to be lifted so that I can help...
I don’t want my white privilege.
Jason Struhs Salt Lake City, UT All safety and comfort that I currently enjoy has been at the expense of those who have a different...
My privilege: not guilt, but Responsibility
Anonymous, Portland, OR. I use the Race Card project framework to update my racial autobiography occasionally, so it changes over time. Right now, I am...
“White privilege” makes me feel invalid
Alice N, TN. I want to feel like my achievements are because of me and not because of my race. However, I’m told that I’ve...
I’d like to return my white privilege.
Danielle Blixt, Riverside, CA. Although my heritage is Lebanese, Costa Rican and German, to the outside world I look white. I recognize and accept that...
No such thing as ‘White Privilege’
Remy, Surprise, AZ. Being white isn’t a luxury. Being white can be a burden. What I mean is. People automatically assume I am raciest based...
Always trying to confront white privilege
Jeanne Hover, South Royalton, VT. Having parented two African American children, I learned more than I wanted to about the privileges of skin color.
White interracially married sudden paradigm shift.
Barbara Young, Stockton, CA. I’ve realized my own white privilege for some time now. But being the white female half of an interracial marriage, I...
I’m white, I’m lucky; not fair.
Astrid afKlinteberg Gloucester, MA As a criminal defense attorney I am reminded constantly that I am privileged because I am white. I’ve represented many minority...
Truth is, white privilege still exists.
Jennifer Achilles New York CIty, NY Manhattan I wish people understood the power of institutionalized racism and sexism in our society — it’s not about...
White privilege is power. Listen. Act.
Stephen Wollentin Asheville, NC In the words of French philosopher Voltaire, ”with great power comes great responsibility.” I believe it is my responsibility, as one...
So many benefits because I’m white
Katie Goldstein New York City, NY Brooklyn White privilege is extremely present for me in my life and it is important to be featured in...
Use your privilege to help others
Chris New York City, NY Queens Some people have it easier than others. They need to stand up for those who have it harder.
