When I was six, I picked Cinderella for my Halloween costume. My mother went all out to prepare me for the day. She used hot curlers, hair spray, and makeup. I felt like I was getting ready for a real ball. When she was done, I slipped on the costume and walked over to my […]

During a recent discussion on cultural appropriation, I was asked, “Should cultures stay in their lanes?” This person felt that cultures are meant to be shared and that people develop empathy and appreciation through exposure. I argued that we get to know other cultures not through cultural appropriation but through taking the time to learn […]

During a recent discussion on cultural appropriation, I was asked, “Should cultures stay in their lanes?” This person felt that cultures are meant to be shared and that people develop empathy and appreciation through exposure. I argued that we get to know other cultures not through cultural appropriation but through taking the time to learn […]

Specific behaviors displayed by dominant group members are so profound and familiar that just about every racial and ethnic minority is well-versed in them. These behaviors set the foundation for the experience of minorities in the U.S. These experiences shape the cultures of minority groups and even shape how individuals see themselves and the world […]

Sitting in class during my fifth-grade year, my teacher told us that America is a melting pot. She explained that America is a land of immigrants who all blend together. And that is what makes America so unique. I envisioned people of all cultures and creeds entering through a doorway. Afterward, they come out to the […]

Sitting in class during my fifth-grade year, my teacher told us that America is a melting pot. She explained that America is a land of immigrants who all blend together. And that is what makes America so unique. I envisioned people of all cultures and creeds entering through a doorway. Afterward, they come out to the […]

Internalized Oppression is the unacknowledged beliefs and behaviors one acquires from their environment that causes self-hatred and internal conflict. In today’s post, I will discuss my struggles with this issue, what it looks like in people, and how to combat it. My Own Struggles Continue. If Mexicans are as into family and being good people as […]

As a racial minority living in the United States, I’ve often struggled to understand the complexities of race and its impact on our society. This blog will explore race in America and my journey to understanding its effects on our everyday lives. During the 2016 US presidential elections, we watched as the nation divided. We […]

As a racial minority living in the United States, I’ve often struggled to understand the complexities of race and its impact on our society. This blog will explore race in America and my journey to understanding its effects on our everyday lives. During the 2016 US presidential elections, we watched as the nation divided. We […]