Dealing with Racism from Friends

When good intentions simply are not enough

Olivia Rojas
Nov 6 · 5 min read
Five teens hanging out against a chain linked fence
Five teens hanging out against a chain linked fence
Photo by Eliott Reyna on Unsplash

“Well then, you’re Mexican…get back over the border!”

My friend hisses these words across the room as her eyes light up with triumph. We are standing on opposites sides of the stage during rehearsal for the 8th-grade musical, surrounded by our fellow thespians. At some point…

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Olivia Rojas

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