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Planks and specks: a response to criticism about the Asian American fellowship at Wheaton College

By: katelynskyebennett 2015-11-042015-11-04

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Ever since I came to Wheaton, students and staff have been criticizing Koinonia, the Asian and Asian American fellowship on campus, for being exclusive. A few people, some of whom I know and love, have had bad experiences in the group, and many students make assumptions about it based on what they viewed as Korean…

What does it mean to be White in the United States? A personal account.

By: katelynskyebennett 2015-07-16

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How often do you think about the color of your skin? How often do you notice the ways it affects how people treat you? I am White, and I try to think about this every day. I surely do not have to think about my Whiteness. I didn’t realize it until about a year and…

Connecting people across racial lines

By: katelynskyebennett 2015-05-042015-11-14

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According to Gallup Strengths Finder, my number one strength is connectedness. Months after taking the Strengths test, I am beginning to realize how true that is. I love connecting people to each other! For example, I found joy in introducing my friends Sarah Han and Sara Hahne to each other and seeing their reactions as…

Racial Reconciliation: Humility, Listening, and Clear Communication

By: katelynskyebennett 2014-04-272015-12-30

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Sammy Mallow, a sophomore at Wheaton College in IL, spoke about racial reconciliation when I interviewed him for an article this past weekend. His words were simple yet deep, profound and refreshing. I’d like to share some of it here since it does not all fit in The Wheaton Record. Mallow shared the story of…

Embracing My Whiteness

By: katelynskyebennett 2014-04-132015-07-02

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I have always wanted to be Black. I have tried to tan as much as is naturally possible, and I can get pretty dark, but I am still clearly a white person. I have contemplated the texture of my hair, which is curly, half smooth and half kinky. When a friend told me it seemed…