Youth

Differences … Cultural Or Racial, Often Lead To Friendship

I have a girlfriend with whom I don’t always see eye to eye. Sometimes I wonder why…

Walking the dog

Its interesting how one image, one remark may create a prejudice or stereotype that can emerge when…

A Curious Christmas…Ethnic Slurs, And Racial Discrimination

It was Christmas time. And while I don’t remember exactly how old I was, maybe 11 or…

Generations Of Living In The Hood Or The Holler

A myth held by some Americans proclaims that we do not have “real poverty” in our nation,…

Common Courtesy…Does Race Matter?

Common courtesy seems to be a casualty of America’s fast paced, self-centered lifestyle. People cut each other…

A Sense of Community That Embraces Race, Culture and Geography

I live in a small rural town that connects to the Canadian border. It is an area…

Getting To Know Your Classmates, Your Schoolmates

As teens and pre-teens, growing up, school work, and peer pressure can be enough to deal with…