Where do you come from? Illinois.

The Race Card is inspired by my friend’s experience in Florida. Although my friend’s grandparents are from China, he was born and raised in Illinois with the identity of an US citizen. People asked him where did he come from for multiple times simply based on his skin color, so that I do think this concise question and the answer show how people judge other’s nationality based on race instead of what they truly experienced. This Race card is also inspired by the seventh quotation in “Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” that brings the discussion of relationship between actual national heritage and the superficial skin color.

My Friday will be nothing different from a normal Friday. I am only 19 years old, which means that I am not permitted to drink. I am going back to dorm after classes. If I have homework to do, I might study at Grainger Library. However, the “holiday” might affect the community as a whole. When people are drunk, crazy things can be done. Moreover, the atmosphere of “rave” is dangerous. Despite sexual assault, toxication, and potential traffical accidents, gun shooting can be also taken place because people are not going to be as rational as they should be. If I don’t watch out on Friday, my safety is insecure.