Recently, I had an interesting discussion with a teacher about race. She was recounting a conversation she had had with a student of hers about the “typical American boy.” The way the girl was referring to this type of boy was resounding. And many may conjure an image such as this: 

• Tall, blond, light colored eyes, handsome af, tough, white
• Smart, chivalrous, parents love him, white 
• Sporty, football, varsity, white 

But I’m not blaming or accusing anyone. These were adjectives I came up with, of how I imagine an “American boy.” 

And I thought to myself, I need to change my mindset.