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You’re not a racist
By Kate | May 29, 2008
Today we had a little graduation party for one of the English classes I organized for parents at an elementary school here in Salt Lake.
The students are so sweet.
They bought flowers for the volunteer who teaches the class, Laina. They just kept repeating how grateful they are to be taught and to have the class. We gave them certificates & dictionaries to study over the summer.
One of the moms turned to me and said, “We appreciate you so much. We love you, because you’re not a racist.” It was such a bittersweet compliment. It was so kind of her to say, but so sad that she has to suffer the racism of so many people. I wish those people could see how hard they try to learn English and to provide for their children. How grateful they are for simple things, and how openly they love.
Tagged with: Education • English class • refugee • training • volunteer
May 30th, 2008 at 8:50 am
That is the understatement of the century “you are not a racist.”
What you are is kind, compassionate and a very generous human being.
You and Neil give more service to others than almost anyone else I know.
But what do I know - I’m just your mom.
June 6th, 2008 at 9:42 am
I came back to Utah for a few weeks recently and was shocked and also ashamed at the level of racism that exists there, especially among LDS people. Aren’t we as Mormons Christians? Don’t we believe in loving God’s many children, regardless of ethnicity or economic standing? Thank you, Kate, for being an example of compassion, kindness, and service sans judgment.