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In reply to the discussion: White DUers: Tell Your Stories [View all]marlakay
(11,427 posts)But I had parents who taught me we are all the same underneath.
When I was 18 I lived for a time in a Christian commune and a black woman Pam and her two small children were my roommates. It was my first time to be up close to another race.
It was a great experience and she showed me a lot of love during a confusing time.
Then when I was 19 after finishing secretarial college I wanted to work for State Farm as a typist, I passed all their tests and interviews but found out I didnt get the job because of a quota they had to have more minorities.
I will say I was disappointed but found another job.
My experiences have not been bad but have shown me if love is given out it is given back. Last time in New Orleans I rented a airbnb in a all black neighborhood that was a mile walk to Frenchman Street where we like to hang out.
I got to see what it was like to walk down the street and be the only white person. We went into a small liquor store and some cash was on the pathway up to it. I handed it to the owner of the small store and he hugged me and said I renewed his faith in white people. Made me cry.