Posts in Race/Ethnic Relations and identity

Texas to California I grew up in an upper middle-class suburb of Houston, Texas, in a town once nicknamed the …

It is difficult to express the anxiety, agony, and uneasiness of what and how I feel when I envision myself …

I am astounded at the complexity of my interactions with each person I meet here. I feel as though every …

I was born in post-apartheid South Africa and moved to the US within months of 9/11. My childhood adventures in …

On my first day of in-town training at Freedom School Partners, I was startled when a simple “Good Morning” led …

Miami is considered one of the most diverse cities in the United States. Coming here, I expected to add to …

Growing up in a household where three different languages were consistently being tossed back and forth, I’ve always been keenly …

“Truth always rests with the minority… because the minority is generally formed by those who really have an opinion, while …

Last weekend, our group visited Peter Storey, a former bishop in the Methodist Church. We sat in a circle in …

New Orleans borders the Mississippi River; this is a great location for trade. Great trade locations also mean great plantation …