Dealing with Racism | #WeBelongInCollege Stories
Last updated June 25, 2024
Watch these students' #WeBelongInCollege stories to learn about how they persisted through experiences with racism.
Andrew’s #WeBelongInCollege Story
Andrew had grown accustomed to being a minority on his college campus, and soon began to feel comfortable on campus. He shares that it was incredibly upsetting when someone he thought was his friend made a racist comment.
Daylee’s #WeBelongInCollege Story
Being one of the few black students in a predominantly white institution was challenging in many ways. Hear from Daylee, who found support by connecting with other students of color.
Gerolly’s #WeBelongInCollege Story
As a person of color in a predominantly white institution combined with her interest in studying race and class, Gerolly felt the need to enhance the dialogue in her classes and on her campus. Hear from Gerolly about how this helped her gain a greater sense of belonging.
Joan’s #WeBelongInCollege Story
Joan knows many students of color who don’t feel that they belong in college because “they can’t stand the environment on campus.” In her story, she asks a question: how are we going to transform higher education so that ALL students feel like they belong?
Enoch’s #WeBelongInCollege Story
In his story, Enoch shares how experiences with oppression made him question whether he belongs in college and how for the first time ever, it feels like some major changes are possible, including at his school.
Karoline’s #WeBelongInCollege Story
Karoline talks about her experience attending a predominantly white institution and her concerns over her white peers' silence during conversations about race.