The document is an autobiographical essay by a white woman exploring what it means to be white in America. She discusses some of the historical successes and cultural contributions of white Americans. However, she also acknowledges that whites have oppressed other races through events like slavery, colonialism and restricting rights of minorities and women. The essay reflects on white privilege today and the need for whites to recognize their role in oppression while also celebrating their own cultural heritage and working towards equality and understanding between all races.