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Category Archives: In My Own Words

Target

When people see me they see my dark hair, my skin tone, and my eyes. I can’t take off my eye shape with a simple swipe of makeup remover like it’s some trend. I can’t bleach my skin of its natural yellow hue. I can’t get rid of my pin-straight black hair. I can’t discardContinue reading “Target”

Posted byDigital ProducerJanuary 14, 2021January 19, 2021Posted inIn My Own Words, InsightsLeave a comment on Target

Will I Be Next?

It’s 2020, and I’m scared. I see people that look like me getting targeted because others think we are carriers of a global pandemic. I see the increase of hate crimes, the stories of other Asian Americans being beaten, spit at, burned, maced, and threatened. Will this happen to me? I’m scared when I seeContinue reading “Will I Be Next?”

Posted byDigital ProducerJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021Posted inIn My Own Words, Insights

Deck the Halls with Racism

Looking forward to trying Kentucky Fried Chicken for the first time; and getting ready for the holiday seasons, I grabbed my fluffy blanket and pillow. On the drive to the drive-in theatres, I was content. It had been a productive day; I had completed two hours of work for my Senior Year Project and wasContinue reading “Deck the Halls with Racism”

Posted byDigital ProducerDecember 27, 2020January 5, 2021Posted inIn My Own Words, Insights

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