CJ Acosta

CJ Acosta is a writer and systems specialist based out of Saint Louis, Missouri. He hopes to have his first novel published soon and is working on a second. You can see more of his work at cjandtheblankpage.com.

I Am Racist

I started out the day like I always do. I took a shower. I got dressed. I went to my local cafe for some coffee. I generally try to stay away from my phone during this time. This is my time to relax and write and prepare for the day.
I am glad I checked my phone.
When I did, I saw a flood of criticism of the police. Criticism of the police, the government and the “system.” I am not blind to the intolerable acts of our current administration. I am not ignorant to racism.

Creative Nonfiction

Issue 40, August 2020

CJ Acosta

CJ Acosta is a writer and systems specialist based out of Saint Louis, Missouri. He hopes to have his first novel published soon and is working on a second. You can see more of his work at cjandtheblankpage.com.

I Am Racist

I started out the day like I always do. I took a shower. I got dressed. I went to my local cafe for some coffee. I generally try to stay away from my phone during this time. This is my time to relax and write and prepare for the day.
I am glad I checked my phone.
When I did, I saw a flood of criticism of the police. Criticism of the police, the government and the “system.” I am not blind to the intolerable acts of our current administration. I am not ignorant to racism.

Creative Nonfiction

Issue 40, August 2020

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