[Understanding]

I made several attempts in college to get close to black people who had similar interests to mine. I would try to attend ‘Women of Color’ meetings, but I was rejected because I am white, even though fellow classmates who were Hispanic were accepted. It seemed inconsistent with the message. I wasn’t even completely accepted at the Bible study group, either. I even woke up one morning to racial slurs on my door. Feeling hurt and rejected, I gave up.

I think all humans are guilty of discrimination. No one knows how to act any more – we are conditioned now to feel awkward. And anyone with a conscience should feel awkward about others’ past mistakes. It hangs over our heads now to learn from it and move on. Now I try to reach out anyway, and if I’m rejected or alienated, I say “screw ’em” and move on.

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Name : Understanding, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, City : Morristown, State : NJ, Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, 

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