Tag Archives: race

The Tailor

Posted on March 23, 2024 by msw blog

I WORKED AT THE PENDLETON FACTORY when I moved to Oregon. Every Friday, I’d wear a new outfit I sewed myself. I wanted to work as a designer, and I wanted to show my supervisor how good I am. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Race Card Project

Posted on March 4, 2024 by msw blog

I recently came across this story “Opinion Our true feelings about race and identity are revealed in six words” in the Washington Post, and my thoughts range from how powerful to damn it why could I never find these postcards. I live in … Continue reading →

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Young, Gifted, and Black

Posted on July 13, 2023 by msw blog

We have the satisfaction of knowing that because all of us believed, we inspired, motivated, and liberated some of the most beautiful people on earth—young, gifted, and black.”—Mary Allison Burch Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes … Continue reading →

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The Luxury of Being a White Mother

Posted on April 18, 2023 by msw blog

I love the Op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Who will be next after … Continue reading →

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One Coin, Three Sides

Posted on April 9, 2023 by msw blog

When I was 5, I showed my father the back of my hand: “This is my Indian side.” I flipped my hand over: “And this is my white side.” My father indulged me until I was about 7, when he … Continue reading →

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