Going to a majority white elementary and middle school wasn’t fun, especially when you're of a different background.. Since making friends wasn’t easy, I used to always escape to my imagination. I spent years thinking about how different my life would be since I grew up in a place where people are just like me. As I went into middle school, there were a lot of people of color or any diversity . Which made me go through an identity crisis , because I didn't really know how to fit into these groups . This was a period where I started to realize how different I am , and how much I stand out in these populations . I used to straighten my hair just to blend with the rest of the population. Thinking my reality would get better , knowing people will still see you for your skin color , and not what you do with your hair.
High school was the period that led me to a lot of curiosity , and questioning about my identity . One of my favorite things was that there was a multicultural club for people of different cultures. This made me feel less alone and less different since I haven't been around people who were alike or different. Another thing about high school I love is a club called the African American women's club. This club wasn’t just designated for African Americans, it was for different black women from different ethical backgrounds. It might not sound like a big deal, but it means a lot to me, to being around those who were just exactly like me. This place was just a safe place to talk, and have a role model, who knows what it feels like to black in America. She was also a good teacher/mentor ,and taught that in certain situations it’s beyond our control . For example some people will see you for your skin and not for who you’re. Which in a lot of cases is the truth , especially out in the real world there’s a lot of bias toward people of color , due to stereotypes .We shouldn't have to detratie ourselves from that , or think that we are not good enough. Whenever I'm in a situation like these I will just remember what my teacher says , and say it’s beyond my control , and work to work harder. With the all the hardship that i encounter through life , im going to take that perseverance , and put into medicine. So i can be a role model to younger black african america . To show just because you go through despair in life , some good will come out of it .