Mixed Race
I’m not white. I’m also not not-white. So it’s fuzzy figuring out exactly what privileges I benefit from.
KCBS
The Downside Of Looking Older
Sexual harassment starts young. It’s hard being a teenage girl who looks older than she is. #MeToo
Undocumented And Unafraid
When I was eight, I crossed the border using my cousin’s papers.
Refusing to Pass in the Age of Trump
I don’t care if my non-binary identity isn’t normal enough for people to easily understand.
Group Home
The moment I stepped into a group home, I felt like it was a mistake.
Am I Latina Enough?
I take a lot of pride in my Chicana heritage, even though my authenticity gets questioned all the time.
Flying While Brown: One Teen’s Run-ins with the TSA
TSA is supposed to make you feel safer when you fly. But for an Indian-American like me, it’s quite the opposite.
Choosing an Art Major Over My Parents’ Wishes
My family might not support it, but they’re going to have to deal with it. And at least I am being true to myself.
Gentrification in Fruitvale
The way it’s going, I’m afraid the hometown I recognize won’t be around much longer.