“At least we don't live in Springfield.” I was a commuter and it was my first semester in college. After living in Puerto Rico for 12 years, I moved to Springfield Massachusetts. In the 7 years...

Written by Cathryn T. Rigby Racism when you’re Asian isn't one big story you can tell everyone about, it's easily concealed and rarely a negative comment. It’s the positive stereotype or positive...

Written by Nia Hernandez We sat on the swings and all turned in unison to watch the three of them walk down the path into the woods of Stanley Park. Just as quickly, we turned back and started to chat,...

Written by Lisha L. Lopez It was the first week of my first year of college. My hair had only been fully natural for a little over a year and I was still in the beginning stages of learning how to...