YOUR People Are Taking Over This Town
As the boy was getting off the bus, all of a sudden my friend's older sister pointed and laughed at him. She snickered at the cute grandpa, made fun... Continue reading »
Stories
Stories Topic(s): Racism
My Indigenous Heritage, Racism, and My Car
“Nice car”, she said. “Thank you. My husband bought it for me for Mothers Day.” What followed was incredibly vile, and full of darkness. Continue reading »
Adoption, Racism, and Finding My Identity
...The first instance of my internalized racism was when I asked for a nose job at the age of four so I could look like my mom. Continue reading »
“Random” Screenings at Airports
In a post 9/11 world, I’ve gotten used to the security scramble I have to go through, especially as a brown-skinned expat who was raised in a Middle-Eastern country... Continue reading »
The Stereotype in the Restaurant Industry That Needs to End
I worked as a server for many years. I worked in chain restaurants serving food to people stumbling out the bar…as well as pricier joints serving things I could... Continue reading »
The Double Standard of Black Women’s Emotions
Let me start out by admitting I have an attitude/anger issue. Being raised in a violent abusive household, as a teen I had trouble in social situations. I always... Continue reading »
Confucius say what? Whitewashed by the colorblind
I was at a retreat for a women’s volunteer organization – this organization works primarily with girls, but it was an event where adult leaders were invited from the... Continue reading »
Prejudice at Pride
I’m sick of how bisexuality is erased in LGBT spaces. I get really nervous before any LGBT event, especially Pride. I feel incredibly sad and hopeless when gay and... Continue reading »
Hey, Your Themed Parties Are Awkward
I love parties. House parties, Halloween parties, Super Bowl parties… you name it. I’m an outgoing guy and I like meeting new people and having a good time. But... Continue reading »
The Story of Telling My Story
I moved from Illinois to Florida to attend an MFA program in creative writing, where I received a fellowship to attend. I experienced some culture shock, going from a... Continue reading »