To the Editor:

Sometimes I really hate this society. As I was walking home from my job Sunday night, I thought I heard footsteps behind me.

I continued on my way but when I heard more scuffling I glanced over my shoulder and saw two men of color walking behind me. I am not weak, and I am not a racist, but because I am a woman and because I am white, I could not help the stab of fear that raced through my body. This is why I hated our society on Sunday night. These men had no intention of hurting me, they simply walked past and paid no attention to me. I did not want to feel what I did, and I did not think “Black men are going to hurt me,” but that fear was there nonetheless. I apologize to the colored community for my reaction, when is society going to apologize to all of us?

Amy Shell

Sophomore

Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education