Racial identity is less frequent in Postsecret but it comes up in a lot of the postcards that people send in. In this postcard on the left, the artist uses the media (Black Entertainment Television) to portray a side African American culture. I find this postcard interesting because it uses modern media and shows how racial identity is associated with it. On the right, a postcard shows how racism is complex and still a big part of society. The theme of social constructions is evident in most Postsecret entries. These entries show people trying to cross boundaries, trying to show that there shouldn't be boundaries in terms of sexuality, race, and femininity. The image on the right shows the complexities that are associated with racial identities. Is the woman who created the image on the right ashamed of her racist husband, or the fact that she has to hide the relationship in general? These postcards portray such meaningful messages that question society in the United States.
This postcard to the left about the house-keepers at UVM opens people's eyes too how racial identity in institutions are viewed. Sent by a white person, this postcard shows the racial identities of many people and how they are treated by institutions like schools as big as universities. I think this postcard really speaks for itself, but I thought it was necessary for this blog. It is relevant to the students here and I think this Postsecret artist shows that despite the anti-racism movements at schools, it still exists and is a problem.
Finally, it is interesting to see how the media and American culture affect racial identity. Below, this postcard shows the secret wish that this woman has to have babies like Angelina Jolie. It is interesting to see that popular magazines and television have shown this diverse family in a positive spotlight, unlike the postcard above that discourages inter-racial relationships. 
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