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doni_dyke01

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Feb 07, 2009 22:51

My mom pointed out some things when I brought up the fact that I was not only traveling across the country, but that I'd been traveling alone. Normally, there wouldn't be a problem, but I have to bring up the issue of my race. I plugged the stops into Google Maps again and found that I'd be going through Laramie, and several other small towns. I ( Read more... )

travel, being black

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doni_dyke01 February 8 2009, 05:43:20 UTC

Aye.

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doni_dyke01 February 8 2009, 09:37:16 UTC

I think in a lot of people's minds, this sort of thing just doesn't happen. There's probably a sense that anyone can drive across country, stop wherever and not have to worry about being targeted because of their race or sex. But that's just not the case. I remember reading this article about a transman and his experiences with the world after transitioning.

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doni_dyke01 February 8 2009, 14:14:06 UTC

Honestly, I don't think anyone thinks about it until it happens. I suppose, because you don't want to believe that it happens and that police officers have a completely valid reason for pulling you over... then you see that guy doing 45 in a 30 zone and notice he doesn't even bother to go after him.