September 8, 2018
Written by Olivia G. Ford
“Her ‘ghetto’ is showing.”
“You act white.”
“He’s really handsome for a trans* guy.”
“You’re a single mom? But your daughter is so well behaved.”
“I don’t see color.”
“You don’t look like you have HIV at all!”
“Oh, did I offend you? You should have a thicker skin.”
Have you ever had that experience where someone says something that was meant to be neutral, or funny or even complimentary, but it felt like a dig at your (or someone else’s) race, gender, HIV status, sexuality or some other part of who they are?