Judith Ortiz Cofer says, “The Island travels with you.” What part of your culture, family, or identity do you feel “travels” with you everywhere you go?

 Prompt Response: My white skin tone means no matter where I go there is a chance they assume I'm racist or something else. I work hard to present myself in a manner which is not offensive to no one. I want others to feel comfortable in my presence. 

Summary: In class we went over our stereotype sheet. Afterwards we started another story by Judith Ortiz Cofer. We read and analyzed the story to complete the work sheet. 

Reflection: I consider myself to be a polite person who is accepting of others. Though I am reminded not everything thinks this about me. Then talking and thinking about other people experiencing these stereotypes in much worse circumstances is hard to think about. 

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