EMPOWERING VOICES
Realizing You’re Treated Differently
A childhood memory reveals the first time Olivia noticed she was being treated differently because of her race. She recounts how the experience stayed with her long after it happened. Her story speaks to how early and quietly bias can show up.
Discussion Questions
Have you ever experienced a moment that seemed small at the time but later realized it was an act of bias or discrimination?
Why do you think people ask “What are you?” and how can that question make someone feel uncomfortable or unseen?
How do early experiences of being treated differently shape the way we see ourselves and others as we grow up?
What are ways we can recognize and address subtle forms of bias before they turn into bigger acts of hate?