Race has always been a dividing line in society, both literally and figuratively. As a child, I learned early on how society, through even the simplest actions, such as doing laundry, separates the “whites” from the “coloreds.” Little did I know that this lesson in fabric care would be a haunting reflection of the broader, more painful divides that persist in the world today. In this essay, I reflect on the personal experiences and historical lessons that have shaped my understanding of race, inequality, and the enduring legacy of colonialism. It is a journey that, like the laundry my grandmother once tended to, forces us to confront the painful realities of a world where skin color determines worth, opportunity, and, too often, survival.

THE FABRICS OF RACE (PART 1)

THE FABRICS OF RACE (PART 2)

THE FABRICS OF RACE (PART 3)