I was in first grade when I realized that I was black. Not that I didn't know I was black, I just didn't know it was a bad thing or even thing. I remember the moment it hit me. My best friend Alex and I got in fight about who's turn it was to use the pink marker. We were standing in line outside the bathroom when she blurted out "Well, that's why you're black!" Suddenly...
- charmeemonettaylor