Understanding Singular “They”
When I tell someone my preferred pronouns are they/ them/ their, I never know what to expect.
KQED
When Sexism Starts Within
My newfound feminist beliefs are real. They weren’t handed to me. I had to earn them by living day by day.
When Anonymity Hides Hatred
Once my classmates had the opportunity to speak anonymously, it was like an entirely new side of them came out, one of fervent hatred and unashamed criticism.
I’m A Thin, Black Man, And That Worries My Family
In my family’s minds, muscles are a kind of insurance policy against the dangers black men face.
Rethinking the Rejection Letter
After having my life completely structured for 18 years, it’s up to me now.
What I Learned About Race After Being Adopted By A White Mom
I was six when I met my mom for the first time. We were at the Oakland Zoo at an event where people meet foster kids. This tall, caucasian woman walked up to me and offered to get me a slice of pizza.
My Brother Converted To Christianity, And Now I’m Worried I’ve Lost Him
Atheism is all we’d ever known. But the first friends Cole made on campus belonged to a Southern Baptist church group. Not long after, he converted.
Going to College Without a Safety Net
My family has always been economically vulnerable — something a recent survey, called GenForward, from the University of Chicago, says is common among black and Latino youth.
I Want To Break Gender Barriers, So I’m Going Into Construction
I considered studying computer science…but I ultimately opted for less screen time and more hammer time.