The Brown Girl

[eear05]

When given a compliment on achievements, I often say something along: “thanks, but it was just cause Mr./Ms. Doe, made it happen.”

I need to remind myself that, my accomplishments are all my own, all credit to this Brown Girl! Yes, the white person, believed in me, but I did the hard work. We are never handed anything, we actually have to fight harder to get it done.

[eear05]

[eear05]

Shopping as Brown girl:

Every time I step into a store, I have to be aware of where my hands are. I don’t want to give employee’s a reason to think I am stealing.

Then there are the times, when you walk into a store and you are not greated or asked if you need help, but the white person that walks in behind you, gets all the attention and help.

I have been told, while being rang up, “Sorry, I thought you were just browsing, I didn’t know you were going to buy. Did you find everything ok?” So, basically I “didn’t look” like someone that could afford this store.

What goes to your head when shopping?

[eear05]

The Brown Girl

I will be talking about what is like to be a Brown woman, in United States. The fears, embarrassment, and pride