Lighter than us, Darker than them
Juliette Delacano, Los Angeles, CA Growing up mixed race, it’s hard to feel a sense of belonging with each side of your family, each community...
Do y’all have the same father
Darrell Langley Jr., Dallas, TX My brothers and I have been asked this question several times, or too many to count growing up. My twin...
Sick of being “The White Girl”
Ellie Warring, New York, NY. I am a 14 year old white female and every single day I am judged for my skin color. Everyone...
Mixed. Considered White. Considered Not ME.
Anonymous, Oakland, CA I’m mixed with black and white, but have lighter skin color. Im tired of being considered a “wannabe black girl” when thats...
Oh, I like that skin better!
Carolyn Parks Decatur, GA I think most Americans do not realize we are socialized to be racist. To not like black or brown skin…… While...
Here come the white people….Family!
Robbie Wolfe Chester, VA My mom and us, her children, were noticeably “lighter” than the rest of my family, which were very brown to dark-skinned...
Yes, we are mixed…
Krystal Scott Bayoone, NJ This is the answer to the question I am asked weekly. I was asked this question as a child often. However...
