1992-1995 It's been a while but it was very difficult on me mentally. A lot of name calling, not being picked on sport teams and getting my books knocked out of my arms while walking to class. Despite that, I praise my single mom for working hard to get me the best education in a new country for me, I moved away from NYC during 4th grade. Carol Morgan facilities were like a college campus, and to this day people still open their eyes in amazement when I tell them I attended that privileged school. Nowadays, my nephew attends 2nd grade in a top 3 private school in Santo Domingo, We're experiencing microaggressions. One is about his hair length, if it grows more than 1 inch they make comments to my sister about cutting it, that he is "pelu", when the other male students of straight hair are allowed long hair down to their necks. It's the challenge we have to deal with wanting the best education for our next generation here.