My truth is I am not my father's child.

Nicole – Indianapolis

I grew up in a world with pain, love, and laughter.

Anonymous

Moving to Holtsville is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Hanging out with No one put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

12 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Dreyona – Boston

I grew up in a world with Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites.

Cria Nevels – Memphis, Tn

Being true to myself means being both vulnerable and thoughtful.

Anonymous

My little white lie is...
that I am a coward now.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Rules, Lines, and Bullshit.

Kim – Youngstown

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

Kim – Youngstown

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

Kim – Youngstown

Being true to myself means being both Conscious and Forthright.

Kim – Youngstown

baby is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

19 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with brown skin, dark hair, and white people.

Nina – Youngstown

I grew up in a world with safe, diverse, and culture.

Sarah – Hawaii

I grew up in a world with urban, suburban, and chaotic.

Michael – New Haven

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

Willie D Ford – Richmond

Pma is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with few African Americans, a lot of Whites, and a few Asians.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with My family, And friends, and My pets.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Filipinos, Italians, and Jersey and NY folks.

Jordan – Paterson

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

Jordan – Paterson

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

Anonymous

Hanging out with Other people of color in college put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Sydney

Being true to myself means being both Black and Agnostic.

Sydney

My truth is I finally embraced being black at age 19.

Sydney

I grew up in a world with challenge, support, and love.

Anonymous

First grade on the playground is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with insanity, saddness, and loneliness.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Enchiladas, Kugel, and Spanish endings to Hebrew Prayers.

Nadia – Denver

1st grade is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Nadia – Denver

5 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Hanging out with non-white friends put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous