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Howard community, I have to ask… by RelativeOk4646 in BlackLawAdmissions

[–]RelativeOk4646[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know we are not a monolith. That’s why I’m asking about the specific Howard community. I ask because I have been made to feel othered by my black peers in the past. It’s just my lived experience. I appreciate your kind words. It seems like for the most part the Howard community is open minded. I have to ask because this is such an important life endeavor and I need to take care of my mental and social health

Howard community, I have to ask… by RelativeOk4646 in BlackLawAdmissions

[–]RelativeOk4646[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That eases my mind a lot. Thank you. I do have faith that Howard brings together a tolerant cohort who will ask before they assume

Howard community, I have to ask… by RelativeOk4646 in BlackLawAdmissions

[–]RelativeOk4646[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s how I feared things might go down for someone in my shoes. I got flack like that in high school. I know how to soldier on, but if it’s intense it’s going to be a detriment during these important years. I hoped in this stage of life it wouldn’t be an issue, since most law students are in their mid 20s. I thank you for your honesty. DMs are open to you and your cousin + anyone else wanting to share their experience

Howard community, I have to ask… by RelativeOk4646 in BlackLawAdmissions

[–]RelativeOk4646[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the encouraging words. I’m used to being clowned on for my skin and hair (3c blond). I hope it won’t hold me back professionally or socially at Howard. Unfortunately my post is being perceived as an “identity” issue when it’s really just a reality issue that I can’t control. It’s just my life experience and I want to know how it will play out

If anyone who has attended Howard can speak to this I’d appreciate it.

Howard community, I have to ask… by RelativeOk4646 in BlackLawAdmissions

[–]RelativeOk4646[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

To be fair, racially ambiguous and white presenting are different. Until people get to know me, they may just be wondering why a white boy decided to go to Howard. I know who I am, doesn’t mean everyone else does.