When did your family come here?
Mitzi Zohar Outside USA I would reply that my mother’s mother was sixth generation Canadian. Growing up in a wealthy WASP enclave my questioners wouldn’t...
Interracial marriage: My kids are gorgeous!
Norene Lealamanua Portland, OR My very white family was confused by my choices until they fell head over heels for my exceptionally smart, beautiful brown...
We don’t match. Yes, we’re family
Deb Venzke Iowa City, IA As an interracial family, we sometimes get quizzical looks from strangers. This could be our T-shirt motto.
I wish race mattered to NOBODY!
Mary Palmer Manahawkin, NJ I am a white woman married to a white man. We are the parents of two biological sons and one adopted...
Not my problem, now my kid’s
Courtney M Oklahoma City, OK I’m white. I was raised in a military family that traveled everywhere and was taught to love what makes us...
How do you treat your family?
Gina LA I am starting to reject the ideas of “Us” and “Them” at all levels, although I never thought I’d feel that way. It’s...
