Can’t avoid racism in this country
Syeeda Tatum-Hensen Milwaukee, WI I applaud Ms Norris for starting this dialogue. it is long overdue.
They didn’t call my great-grandparents white.
Eitan Greenholtz Madison, WI I am an Ashkenazi Jew; my great-grandparents came to the US from the Russian Empire, where they, as Jews, were not...
When Color Becomes Excuse for Character
Scott Gomer Madison, WI No matter which color our skin, certain perceptions seep into our common consciousness. Why do some people live up (or down)...
Everyone’s too afraid to discuss race
John Swissler Jr. Madison, WI It is usually said that the two topics you never raise in polite conversation are religion and politics. But my...
Why try, if won’t go far?
Liliana Loera Madison, WI Being an undocumented Latina for about 17 years many “friends”, teachers and other people have told me why and I even...
“Bias Incident Report” training — sadly, welcome
Carol Pope Madison, WI The UW-Madison has set up a way for students, staff and community members who see, hear, witness or are victims of...
Black, not White, not Biracial!
Pamela Marshall Milwaukee, WI Life long experiences in dealing with racial ignorance is taking its toll. Being light enough that whites assume you are one...
Why do I cross the street?
Genevieve Foskett Deerfield, WI Liberal, well-educated 48 year old female, deeply embarrassed by knee-jerk reaction to walking along a street alone and seeing a group...
My grandfather would hate my children
Chad Oiastad Madison, WI Just that I’m glad social norms have changed. Anyone who views my mixed race kids as anything other than just kids...
I’m White But I’m Not Racist
Alana Madison, WI I hate how some people will just assume that I am racist because I’m white its hard because I am not that...
