I just finished reading the short story “Just Walk on By” by Brent Staples. It is a memoir about Staples’ early college years, learning about how his race and physicality instill fear in others.
I especially enjoyed Staples’ story because I identify with it a lot. I try not to let my perceived race impact the way I interact with society; however, because of my skin color, people sometimes perceive me as a threat. Like Staples, I did not realize this until I moved away from home, into a big city. For me, the city was Boston.
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