In the article “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” and “Some notes for Facilitators”, McIntosh precisely defines Racism and White Privilege as “an invisible package of unearned assets that I can count on cashing in each day, but about which I was “meant” to remain oblivious. White privilege is like an invisible weightless knapsack of […]

I make sure my braids are snug underneath my red helmet. I secure the velcro straps of my sparring gear on my chins, feet, and gloves. I check the wall of papers listing groups for the Annual Taekwondo Tournament. My eyes explore as I search for my name. I hear a group of boys laughing […]

The school bell rings as I drive into the parking lot. I enter the doors and make my way to the ladie’s changing room. I somehow feel exhausted from my 3 hour shift that I have worked during my class spares since lunchtime. My uniform smells like coffee and I have noticed a few stains […]

When a conversation of race becomes a topic with a white person, their response of anger, argumentation, silence, along with emotions of fear and guilt are all natural. Some people have grown up in a multicultural environment or society while some lived segregated lives. Growing up in a multicultural environment gives a white individual somewhat […]