Melody The first day of the seminar was a success. Even though those old hags tried to get me out of character I was able to turn things around. The color of my skin isn’t a deterrent to my knowledge or passion. Honestly, I feel like it’s irrelevant. To me, my mind is separated from my body. My gender and skin color might be the first thing seen by others but my intellect overshadows all of that. I understand many would agree but I’m not the voice of many, I’m the voice of myself. You can say or call me what you want but I’ve been criticized, judged, cast aside, and prejudiced against from all sides. I won’t apologize for being a dark enough female in a light bright male-dominated field. Nor will I apologize for solely defending myself in a world that seems against me no matter who or w

