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http://www.buzzfeed.com/hnigatu/27-things-you-had-to-deal-with-as-the-only-black-kid-in-your
Usually not a fan of Buzzfeed, but these were 100% on point with this especially as one of the few or the only black kid in most of my classes in college. I loved college but I will not miss these things at all especially being expected to represent the race in discussions.
Usually not a fan of Buzzfeed, but these were 100% on point with this especially as one of the few or the only black kid in most of my classes in college. I loved college but I will not miss these things at all especially being expected to represent the race in discussions.
2. People told you you "sounded white."
4. This happened at every party you went to.
6. You somehow became everyone's go-to black person.
10. "You know, I don't even really see you as black."
11. "She's pretty — for a black girl." / "He's cute — for a black guy."
13. There was that awkward moment in history class when you reached the topic of slavery and everyone turned to you:
21. Everyone was perfectly comfortable sticking their fingers all up in your hair.
25. When college acceptance letters came out, people started whispering...