Growing up in a predominantly African American neighborhood, I wasn’t always exposed to the best examples in regards to proper grammar. Most of the schools in our area were ran by the state and lacked sufficient funding to ensure we had the best teachers or resources in order to learn. Although I was expose to a poor education system, both of my parents are college educated and always placed a strong emphasis on having a strong academic performance. Having positive role models and later relocating into a predominantly white institution in high school, I frequently received comments from my peers in regards to me talking “white”, especially considering where I came from. Associating proper grammar usage and a strong vocabulary as a white trait references the idea of the “Invisible Knapsack” and white privilege. It would be considered less “out of the ordinary” if a white male or female spoke in a educated manner, but viewed as a exception for other races. The lack of awareness for this issue will only lead to similar feelings of isolation among those who aren’t exposed to white privilege.