I grew up in a world with Religion, Good food, and Sunshine.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with white people, one culture, and discipline.

Anonymous

12 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Affluence, Affection, and Stability.

Paige – Los Angeles

I grew up in a world with Family, Comfort, and Protection.

Grantsniece – Wiccoppee

I grew up in a world with racism, low education rates, and bigotry.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with love, parents, and a home.

Brittant – St. Louis

5 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

daisy – gloucestershire, uk

My truth is uncomfortable.

daisy – gloucestershire, uk

My little white lie is...
I'm growing apart from my mum I don't have a black community I don't know who i am I'm bitter I'm lost Love isn't enough.

grace – gloucestershire, uk

I grew up in a world with Philipino-Americans, AP classes, and My mixed identity.

Tiffany – San Diego

I grew up in a world with My church, My depression, and My family.

Carol – Miami

Hanging out with My dad put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Carol – Miami

I grew up in a world with Whites, middle class, and divided.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Family, Poverty, and Love.

Crystal – Grand Blanc

At 16, being deemed not black enough is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

13 teased about my hair is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Alishia – Hampton

I grew up in a world with love, pride, and happiness.

Anonymous

12 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Hanging out with other african americans put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Jamaicans, Americans, and African Americans.

Jamila W – Fort Lauderdale

I grew up in a world with Race, Love, and Family.

Anonymous

Being called the "N"word. I was 7. is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

My little white lie is...
religion is a cloud of deception.

Deborah – NYC

My truth is LOVE is the greatest commandment from God and this includes all types of people.

Constance Mays – Jacksonville FL

I grew up in a world with my family, my race, and friends.

Anonymous

6 years old is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with love, anger, and compasion.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with privilege, safety, and love.

Megan – Beverly Hills, MI

My first job is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Megan – Beverly Hills, MI

I grew up in a world with me, myself, and I.

Azriel – idk

I grew up in a world with oppression, rasicm, and violence.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with White Beauty, Christian Values, and Self-Hate.

Anonymous

My truth is I must improve every day.

Anonymous

My little white lie is...
addict irascible impulsive talkative short attention harsh.

Anonymous

At age eight is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous