Both insider, and outsider—still American.
Al P, Tustin, CA Being a 1st Gen American is perhaps one of the most unique experiences to live. Where one is simultaneously an American,...
The Race Card Project
By Michele Norris
Al P, Tustin, CA Being a 1st Gen American is perhaps one of the most unique experiences to live. Where one is simultaneously an American,...
Tufani Mayfield, Boulder, CO I have always been a fan of haiku and the literary condensing abilities it cultivates. Last yesr I taught my chat...
Annie H, Honolulu, HI Even after living in Hawaii over 25 years (moved for employment – my husband was recruited for a hard to fill...
Anonymous, Detroit, MI p>As a multiracial person, I am viewed as an outsider in every group. I hope that one day we can become more...
Claudia Martin Thailand Thai-German-French-Cambodian. In Asia people always assume I’m white, and am treated like an outsider, telling me I’m not really Asian, but in...
Vernae Williams, Sacramento, CA. I grew up in a family full of light skinned people. I always felt like an outsider because within the Black...
Hemma Jari, UK. There are less mixed race kids in the UK than in America. Although I live in Manchester, which is (outside of London)...
Lisbet Mingo Oakland, CA What it feels like to share everything with those closest to you–except the color of your skin. And how that changes...
Slaton Anthony Mount Vernon, IA My last ancestor came to America before 1800 all from England, France and Germany. My ancestors fought and died in...
Adrian Ohmer Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Law
Chad Oiastad Madison, WI Just that I’m glad social norms have changed. Anyone who views my mixed race kids as anything other than just kids...