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Racial IdentityCultural Shock
#RI-6af3e8ca·5 months ago·
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“Moved to US as a child”

Black kids assumed I was arrogant due to my appearance

What I wish I knew
"Black kids' reactions were due to their own biases"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be open to learning about different cultures"
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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