Discrimination Series Part 3: Respect

In this third installment of my series on discrimination, I sit down with one of my best amigas, Cheli Brubaker. I’ve always admired Cheli’s openness and acceptance of others. To know her is to adore her. Cheli is a first-generation American of West Indian descent, as her parents migrated here from the Caribbean. Cheli shares her experience living in predominantly white communities (particularly sheltered, conservative communities) as a youth and as part of a biracial couple. Though she and I know each other well, I was intrigued to hear her views on race relations. She and I discuss using labels, taking accountability, commanding respect, reciprocating support, and reserving judgment. It’s a thought provoker.   You can find Cheli on Instagram @chelitb