The readings taught me a few things. The first reading taught me that it is possible to have a conversation about race in today’s society. Race is regarded as a topic that should not be spoken of. This is because the topic can be very controversial However, in the article, Tatum explains how sympathizing with another person about racial issues is a way to start a conversation about race. Opinions can then be said without causing too much controversy. So, this article gave me a useful way to communicate with others about race without offending anyone. The second article taught me how non-heterosexual people feel about the rejection they receive from society. Reading this article allowed me to learn that non-heterosexual people strive for and
