Being a biracial girl in a small southern town, I have certainly overcome a tiny bit of racism in my life.  Ignorant parents make ignorant children and people like me were the target.  Now I am not one to pull the race card but I do feel that I was denied opportunities due to my ethnic identity.  I refuse to believe that I was THAT bad at the ( Read more... )

My parents taught me the value of hardwork and making your own way through life.  Life isn't about handouts and laziness.  Granted that many people tend to get whatever they want whether they deserve it or not when someone that does deserve it gets overlooked.  I don't consider anything I have done a measure of greatness, I just feel I'm doing my ( Read more... )