The Repass Family
Jeanna, Johnice and Ariel, all African-Americans, have felt the lingering effects of racism in the United States. Each of them reflects on what it's like to be a black woman in the U.S. and how that affects their attainability of the American Dream.Jeanna Repass, her mother Johnice Orduna, and her daughter Ariel Repass all identify as African-American, but Ariel, whose dad is white, feels that identity is mostly pushed on her by the outside world. She discusses what it's like to be biracial in the U.S.
Continue the conversation about race, immigration and the American Dream with the Repass family of Overland Park, Kansas. Jeanna Repass talks about her experience as a black woman, both as a suburban mom and in working with volunteers in the inner city.
"I don't get to ignore it. I have four lovely grandchildren who are going to inherit it." These are the words of Johnice Orduna, who has lived, fought, and survived the Civil Rights movement. She discusses the prevalence of racism throughout society.
Sitting at the dinner table, Johnice, Jeanne and Ariel discuss their ideas of the American Dream and whether it's attainable. For each of the women, their views on the American Dream are heavily influenced by their age and upbringing.