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All week I& #39;ve been trying to figure out what I want to say about what& #39;s going on in the world right now.
I know I wanted to say something, but I couldn& #39;t articulate what. I have a platform, albeit a small one, and for this, I need to take advantage of it.
I know I wanted to say something, but I couldn& #39;t articulate what. I have a platform, albeit a small one, and for this, I need to take advantage of it.
I can& #39;t start to imagine what it& #39;s like to be pulled over for speeding and not knowing if your life is at risk.
I dont know what it& #39;s like to walk to the store and not know if my life is at risk.
But, as someone who& #39;s mixed race, I do know my life could be a lot different.
I dont know what it& #39;s like to walk to the store and not know if my life is at risk.
But, as someone who& #39;s mixed race, I do know my life could be a lot different.
People look at me and are shocked to find out my dad is Guayanese. My mom& #39;s Scottish heritage dominated my genes, but I could very well have a lot darker skin and have to accept I wont be treated the same as other people, every day, just because of the way I look.
I know what it& #39;s like to hear my Dad say he doesn& #39;t think going for a day trip, across the border is a good idea because of the color of his skin.
I know what it& #39;s like for my parents to not be able to retire in the community they want, because my Dad isn& #39;t sure how people there would take to a brown man moving in.
I will always stand up to racism. I will always lend my voice. I will always be willing to help.
