Think back about …
Prejudice
Prejudice is an injury or damage resulting from some unwarranted judgment of or action upon a person in disregard of that person’s rights. Have you ever felt that you or anyone you know were the target of prejudice because of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or simply because of their beliefs? Have you ever felt a trace of prejudice in your own perceptions or actions towards others? Think back about Prejudice and share forward!Stories on This Week's Writing Prompt
When prejudice is so ordinary, it is unexpected
The word “prejudice” derives from the Latin word “Praejudicim” which means “prior judgment”, or a preconceived opinion not [...]

Jackie Robinson was subject to unimaginable prejudice. Teams would bring up their Southern minor leaguers to taunt and [...]

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Laurie Levy
While prejudice takes different forms in different eras, I fear it never really leaves us.

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Khati Hendry
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Betsy Pfau
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Rainbow Row, Charleston SC I was raised in the Bronx, New York in 50s and 60s when the demographics were such that families [...]

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Think back about …
Prejudice
Prejudice is an injury or damage resulting from some unwarranted judgment of or action upon a person in disregard of that person’s rights. Have you ever felt that you or anyone you know were the target of prejudice because of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or simply because of their beliefs? Have you ever felt a trace of prejudice in your own perceptions or actions towards others? Think back about Prejudice and share forward!Upcoming Prompts
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