Author: Lovelee Cabrera

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 […]

The sun rises and awakens the silent streets of parked cars waiting for its engine to be roused and ready to roam the streets.  Crepuscular rays shed its light on the world that was once dark minutes ago.  It is a warm morning as I am standing at the corner of my block to be […]