9/22/25

 Prompt Response 

One time during gym class in Elementary School I saw my friends about to start a game of basketball and I wanted to join in. I went over to my friend, Thomas Fortune, and asked him if I could play and before he got to chance to answer I was quickly rejected by the other boys who were playing. Apart from calling me short they also said that I didn't know how to play basketball becuase I was Mexican, and that I would only drag down my teamates. Were they wrong? No. But I still shouldn't have been treated that way. Fortunately I had an amazing friend who fought for my rights to be on that court. I may not have had the abilities to score an open 3, but you best believe I was getting EVERY rebound. I was looking like a baby Dennis Rodman out there and I for sure earned my respect that day.

Summary

Because of my height and race, my peers didn't believe I could bring value to the team. 

Reflection

I dont blame them for thinking like that because if im being honest If I was in their shoes (at the time) I probably would have made the same ignorant decision to reject someone like me. Looking back Thomas Fortune has been a friend im so grateful to have despite not being as close as we used to be.

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