My Own Quotation

 "Every individual differs and stand out in their own way"

 Every one of us is different and that difference is what makes us stand out. Whether we're American, African, Asian, etc. we are  who we are and that is what's important. No one should be allowed  to defy us. 

The Telephone Conversation

Telephone Conversation 
Wole Soyinka 
            The price seemed reasonable, location
            Indifferent. The landlady swore she lived
            Off premises. Nothing remained
            But self-confession. “Madam,” I warned,
5         “I hate a wasted journey—I am African.”
            Silence. Silenced transmission of
            Pressurized good-breeding. Voice, when it came,
            Lipstick coated, long gold-rolled
            Cigarette-holder pipped. Caught I was, foully.
10         “HOW DARK?” . . . I had not misheard . . . “ARE YOU LIGHT
            OR VERY DARK?” Button B. Button A. Stench
            Of rancid breath of public hide-and-speak.
            Red booth. Red pillar-box. Red double-tiered
            Omnibus squelching tar. It was real! Shamed
15         By ill-mannered silence, surrender
            Pushed dumbfoundment to beg simplification.
            Considerate she was, varying the emphasis—
            “ARE YOU DARK? OR VERY LIGHT?” Revelation came.
            “You mean—like plain or milk chocolate?”
20         Her assent was clinical, crushing in its light
            Impersonality. Rapidly, wavelength adjusted,
            I chose. “West African sepia”—and as an afterthought,
            “Down in my passport.” Silence for spectroscopic
            Flight of fancy, till truthfulness clanged her accent
25         Hard on the mouthpiece. “WHAT’S THAT?” conceding,
            “DON’T KNOW WHAT THAT IS.” “Like brunette.”
            “THAT’S DARK, ISN’T IT?” “Not altogether.
            Facially, I am brunette, but madam, you should see
            The rest of me. Palm of my hand, soles of my feet
30         Are a peroxide blonde. Friction, caused—
            Foolishly, madam—by sitting down, has turned
            My bottom raven black—One moment madam!”—sensing
            Her receiver rearing on the thunderclap
            About my ears—“Madam,” I pleaded, “ wouldn't you   rather
35         See for yourself?”

The problem there is obviously how the landlady is being a racist. So far, I haven't experienced anything like that though I've witnessed some and probably the most horrid among those was when I was at the department store and an African woman approached one of the sales lady to ask for help but instead of helping, the lady ignored her and called one of her co workers to assist the woman. I pitied her because I saw how upset and offended she was because of what the sales lady did. My advice for people who is being discriminated because of their nationality, color, appearance, etc is; don't let it get to you. I know it's offensive, hurtful, upsetting and all that but don't let them define who and what you are. Just remember that they don't know who you really are because if they do, they wouldn't do that. 

My Perception of Black and White

Why do most people compare and prefer white to black? Is it because white is much lighter? Or it projects purity and cleanliness? Maybe because the color white can help clear our minds and help us think positively? I’ll admit that this color does have a lot of positive representation like innocence, simplicity and perfection but just like anything in this world the color white also has its cons. Say for example; some people find it boring and too plain for their taste.

Well what about the color black? Some people say that black represents evil, grim, sullen or sadness. But hey, don’t just look at the negative side of that. Try to see its pros, like; it symbolizes formality, sophistication and also darkness. Why darkness? Maybe for those who doesn't like the dark they look at it negatively but you see, without the darkness you won’t be able to see how the stars twinkle and how the moon shines brightly at night. Plus the darkness of the night offers us sleep. I mean, who doesn't like to sleep, right?

“Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.” – Wayne Dyer

Why do we judge other people based on their appearances, commonly their skin color? Does it help us solve our problems? The answer is a big NO. Most teenagers with self-esteem problems think that judging others help them to have a higher self-esteem. And as much as I don’t want to admit it, I was one to tease others for that. But you know what I learned? Doing so won’t make you better than them. I mean, why judge when you aren't perfect yourself? Maybe the reason you judge others is that you want something they have that you don’t and the only way you see on getting back on them is pointing out their flaws; whether their too white or their too dark. But instead of judging, why not apologize and try befriending the ones you tease or the ones being teased. Whether black or white, at the end of the day everything and everyone has their own weaknesses and strengths and in God’s eyes we’re equal because He created us and everything He create is based on his image and likeness, therefore, every one of us is beautiful in our own ways.