I’m Afraid of the Deep South

I truly do want to believe that it won’t be as intimidating as I’m imagining it to be

Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today

Growing up, I’m proud to say that I was exposed to a great deal of diversity. I’m from Central Jersey, just a quick forty-five minute drive from New York City.

I grew up in a town that, although was predominantly white, still had a decent mix of…