“Where are you from?” Me: “California.” White folks: “No, like… where are you from from?” Me: “Bro, my mom’s uterus — but my roots are Mexican

This course is for everyone who knows what it’s like to grow up brown in a world that never fully understood us. From being told to “speak English” to being asked where we’re really from, we’ve carried the weight of identity, pride, and survival since day one. We’ll break down the struggles, the beauty, and the in-between — the culture clashes, family expectations, and the pride that comes with knowing our roots run deep. This is about more than race — it’s about belonging, resilience, and learning how to walk tall in your skin when the world tries to make you feel less than. It’s real talk, no sugarcoating. Stories, lessons, and reflections straight from lived experience. Because growing up brown isn’t just about what we went through — it’s about what we became because of it.