Racial Passing Research Paper
Who are you? From whence do you derive? No, this is not a Shakespearian couplet. But it is one of the most important and spiritual questions of all time. Questions that history has failed to have answered. Is there a right or wrong answer? For some, the answers are simple. While for many others it's not as simple because the world is not simple. Which side do you belong on? Racial passing, let's explore this concept with a fine tooth comb (no pun intended).
Racial passing is the act of a person belonging to one particular race who tends to pass for another race. Although this term is broad and is meant for anyone but it is usually referred to members of the black race who passes beyond the color line. There are many instances …show more content…
She almost looked 100% Caucasian, however when she went out to her home town Ohio she acknowledge her black side of her family. Yet and still when she came back to Pennsylvania she married Mark who was white. When she was questioned on why she hid her nationality she boldly explained that putting her race on job applications would have meant a lower wage and if she decided to elevate her race instead of her pay it may have held her back for a little while. She also went on to explain the issues of racism that goes on in Pennsylvania. She made it very clear that many black people are set up to get a criminal record to stop them from …show more content…
I just pray that it touches you as much as it has touched me.
LISTEN TO YOUR HEART
Listening to your heart, is about being still, living within the moment, even if it exposes how one feels.
Today, listen to your heart, because it understands the pain, that when it rains it rains on the inside. We are all silent victims, groping in and out among the dark webs of our being. We all have a song, thus we must continue to encourage each other to sing them.
When you listen to your heart, it will give a name to the nameless a voice to the voiceless. The heart is a poem personified, for every beat there is many priceless moments, as we struggle for significance, take a step forward Just let go
Remember, inheritance is not limited to materialistic possessions. Results take time to measure, but eventually you will transcend the evil forces of repression.
Listen to your heart as it serenades your soul, it will guide you, lead you, and carry you to your next plateau.
Listen to your heart when it says that its time to move on, fight not what is true, HOLISTICALLY, NATURALLY . . .
Racial passing is the act of a person belonging to one particular race who tends to pass for another race. Although this term is broad and is meant for anyone but it is usually referred to members of the black race who passes beyond the color line. There are many instances …show more content…
She almost looked 100% Caucasian, however when she went out to her home town Ohio she acknowledge her black side of her family. Yet and still when she came back to Pennsylvania she married Mark who was white. When she was questioned on why she hid her nationality she boldly explained that putting her race on job applications would have meant a lower wage and if she decided to elevate her race instead of her pay it may have held her back for a little while. She also went on to explain the issues of racism that goes on in Pennsylvania. She made it very clear that many black people are set up to get a criminal record to stop them from …show more content…
I just pray that it touches you as much as it has touched me.
LISTEN TO YOUR HEART
Listening to your heart, is about being still, living within the moment, even if it exposes how one feels.
Today, listen to your heart, because it understands the pain, that when it rains it rains on the inside. We are all silent victims, groping in and out among the dark webs of our being. We all have a song, thus we must continue to encourage each other to sing them.
When you listen to your heart, it will give a name to the nameless a voice to the voiceless. The heart is a poem personified, for every beat there is many priceless moments, as we struggle for significance, take a step forward Just let go
Remember, inheritance is not limited to materialistic possessions. Results take time to measure, but eventually you will transcend the evil forces of repression.
Listen to your heart as it serenades your soul, it will guide you, lead you, and carry you to your next plateau.
Listen to your heart when it says that its time to move on, fight not what is true, HOLISTICALLY, NATURALLY . . .