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Note: These stories are from Represent and its sister publication, YCteen, which is written by New York City public high school students.
In the wake of the 17-year-old Trayvon Martin's murder, Geraldo Rivera went on TV to say that black and Hispanic youth shouldn't wear hoodies because it makes them look menacing. Olivia is outraged and argues that Geraldo's logic is demeaning and ridiculous. (full text)
After a 17-year-old boy was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer who says he shot in self-defense, Anthony points out that feeling threatened and actually being in danger are two different things. (full text)
At April’s school, students segregate themselves by hanging out in different hallways according to race and ethnicity. (full text)
When Antwaun returns to Harlem after living in a safer, more middle class neighborhood in Queens, he realizes how far he's traveled from his roots. (full text)
When she enters 7th grade as the only black student in her class, Desiree is thrown into confusion about her racial identity. (full text)
Natasha interviews minority teens in the suburbs to explore the relationship between race and success. (full text)
Dwan is teased by fellow blacks for “acting white” and wonders why people can’t be more open-minded. (full text)
Jamal speaks standard English, can’t dance, and prefers baseball to basketball. Does this mean he’s less black than his peers? (full text)
Allen's family and friends call each other "n-gga" all the time and it isn't until the 4th grade that he learns the racist meaning of the word. He's been confused about whether or not to use it ever since. (full text)
Danielle is disgusted by the way mainstream hip-hop disrespects women, and argues that it damages the entire black community.
Norman wants the finer things in life, and he wants to get them through hard work and education, not by selling drugs.
Shaniqua is teased at school for “acting white” because she gets good grades and has a big vocabulary.
Desmin is captivated by the poetry of Langston Hughes, and thinks the writer could still be a role model for young people in Harlem today. (full text)
After being mugged by two black boys, Chantal—who is African-American, herself—starts to think that racial profiling is justified if personal safety is at stake.
In junior high school, Nesshell was ostracized by her peers for "acting white." More recently, she was taunted and called the N-word by white kids in a chat room. Labeled on both sides, she wonders in frustration whether people are capable of seeing her for herself. (full text)
Brendy knows almost nothing about Frederick Douglass until he attends a play about him. Learning about the ex-slave turned civil rights activist inspires Brendy not only to finish college, but to someday work for social change in his community. (full text)
David tries to gather the courage to speak up during discussions about politics and sports in his barbershop.
When Anita befriends Meghan, the only white girl in her grade, she learns about a culture she never experienced before.
By Donald’s definition, Barack Obama is not African-American, because he doesn’t share the history and experience of most blacks in the U.S.
Desiree is not buying the argument that blacks can use the “n-word” in an empowering or affectionate way.
Aissata, an immigrant from Senegal, is stunned by her classmates’ ignorance about Africa.
Stephanie resents being followed in stores because she’s young, black, and stereotyped as a shoplifter.
Teased about her natural hair, Keshia subjects herself to the torture of straightening it.
Angelina feels out of place at the elite private school she attends where she’s one of the only black students.
The writer is angry about the gap between American ideals of liberty and justice for all and the reality of discrimination and injustice.
Regina, an African-American student, describes why she wants to attend a black university.
As a biracial child, Nicole gets teased by those who can’t fit her into a category.
Samantha, who is black, has a difficult adjustment to an overwhelmingly white college.
As a black girl at a mostly white school, the writer gets mixed messages about what’s beautiful.
Samantha tries to change her appearance to match the black models she sees in teen magazines.
As the son of a black mother and white Jewish father, Satra doesn’t fit into society’s categories and gets teased and rejected.
Artiqua, who’s black, is pressured to break off her relationship with Johnny, a Puerto Rican.
Tired of having her hair ruin her life, Zenzile tries dreadlocks and discovers that hair doesn't have to be straight to be beautiful.
As an African-American male who grew up in foster care, Orlando feels a double stigma. But he’s determined to succeed in college. (full text)
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